Les pirates chinois : Ma captivité dans les mers de la Chine by Fanny Loviot
"Les pirates chinois : Ma captivité dans les mers de la Chine" by Fanny Loviot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's harrowing experiences aboard a small goélette, the "Indépendance", as she embarks on a journey from France to California, ultimately leading her to the tumultuous waters of China. Loviot recounts her trials at sea, encountering both natural dangers and the cultural complexities of the
people she meets along her travels. At the start of the book, Loviot describes her departure from Le Havre and her mixed feelings about leaving France for California with her sister. She vividly details their experiences on board, including dealing with treacherous seas and the diverse passengers, alongside descriptions of the ports they visit, such as Rio de Janeiro. As the journey progresses, the narrative hints at impending danger and cultural encounters, elevating the tension as Loviot and her companions face not only the unpredictability of maritime travel but the promises and perils that await them in distant lands. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of adventure, cultural interaction, and the author's personal growth amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Les pirates chinois : Ma captivité dans les mers de la Chine
Original Publication
Paris: Librairie Nouvelle, 1860.
Note
Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
