Round Cape Horn by J. Lamson
"Round Cape Horn" by J. Lamson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the voyage of the passenger ship James W. Paige from Maine to California in 1852, depicting the challenges and adventures faced by its passengers during the treacherous journey around Cape Horn. The book highlights the discomforts of sea travel at the time, touching on the lives of the diverse group aboard, which includesmen, women, and children, as they navigate various obstacles on their way. The opening portion of the voyage describes the initial conditions aboard the James W. Paige, introducing the ship's setup, the struggles with seasickness, and the notable discomfort caused by the ship's leaks and the bad cooking from the crew. The passengers begin their journey with hope but quickly find themselves enduring terrible weather, including storms and confusion due to the ship's instability. Despite these tribulations, moments of camaraderie emerge, such as shared anecdotes about encounters with sea creatures and practical jokes to lighten the mood, setting the stage for a challenging yet eventful sea voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lamson, J. (Joseph) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05022659 |
| Title | Round Cape Horn Voyage of the Passenger-Ship James W. Paige, from Maine to California in the Year 1852 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | California -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Voyages to the Pacific coast |
| Subject | Lamson, J. (Joseph) -- Travel |
| Subject | James W. Paige (Ship) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43342 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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