9781906367008 - Lady'S Captivity Among Chinese Pirates von Loviot, Fanny (13 Ergebnisse)

Hard cover. Zustand: New in new dust jacket. First edition of this publisher. Glued binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 149 p. Audience: General/trade.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Fanny Loviot, adventurer, writer and gold digger, emigrated to San Francisco in 1852. Along with 17 others, including a bankrupt bootmaker and a disgraced nobleman, she set sail from Le Havre on 30 May 1852 on the schooner Dunkirk Independence. The ship's passengers were all to join the Californian Gold Rush as part of a lottery scheme, created by Alexander Dumas, whose aim was to send 5000 unemployed workers to find their fortunes.The journey was eventful, and the ship narrowly missed foundering on a reef, put into port in Rio, rounded Cape Horn in a storm, losing at least one sailor, and finally arrived in San Francisco, the passengers near starving, on 20 November, after an epic journey of five months.Although registered on the passenger manifest as a linen maid, it seems highly likely that she fell into prostitution in San Francisco as did many unmarried women of her time. She invented a sister as her travelling companion in an attempt to cover up her connection to the Gold Rush. She traveled widely in California and beyond, and was taken hostage by Chinese pirates during a voyage to Hong Kong.On her return to France, she published the story of her adventures, which was a huge success, largely because it gave what was at the time a rare account of European emigration to "Eldorado" , written, furthermore by a woman in what was exclusively a male preserve, and was translated into several languages.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. NEW BOOK, Location: S 25.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Hardcover in very good. Dust jacket is lightly marked. Contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Hardback. Zustand: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. "Fanny Loviot's youthful adventures after leaving her native France in 1852 are the stuff of fiction. In this gripping true story she recounts her travels to California during the Gold Rush and the terrifying episode that interrupted her onward voyage.".

[978-1-906367-00-8] 2008. (Hardcover) Near fine in fine dust jacket. 149pp. Map endpapers. "Setting sail for California to seek her fortune, young French woman Fanny Loviot has little idea of the adventures that lie in wait. After a business opportunity takes her to China, her appetite for excitement is more than satiated when the ship is attacked by Chinese pirates". Introduction by Margarette Lincoln. Locale: China. (Travel, Pirates, Sea Adventure, Travel).

Zustand: Very Good. The books dust jacket is in very good condition with wear such as scuffs light staining and a small white sticker. The content is in new condition.

Zustand: Very Good. Unused. Minor wear at edges/corners. Light marks/scratches to dust jacket. Text as new.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Fanny Loviot, adventurer, writer and gold digger, emigrated to San Francisco in 1852. Along with 17 others, including a bankrupt bootmaker and a disgraced nobleman, she set sail from Le Havre on 30 May 1852 on the schooner Dunkirk Independence. The ship's passengers were all to join the Californian Gold Rush as part of a lottery scheme, created by Alexander Dumas, whose aim was to send 5000 unemployed workers to find their fortunes.The journey was eventful, and the ship narrowly missed foundering on a reef, put into port in Rio, rounded Cape Horn in a storm, losing at least one sailor, and finally arrived in San Francisco, the passengers near starving, on 20 November, after an epic journey of five months.Although registered on the passenger manifest as a linen maid, it seems highly likely that she fell into prostitution in San Francisco as did many unmarried women of her time. She invented a sister as her travelling companion in an attempt to cover up her connection to the Gold Rush. She traveled widely in California and beyond, and was taken hostage by Chinese pirates during a voyage to Hong Kong.On her return to France, she published the story of her adventures, which was a huge success, largely because it gave what was at the time a rare account of European emigration to "Eldorado" , written, furthermore by a woman in what was exclusively a male preserve, and was translated into several languages.