This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 30025568
Title: Ein deutsches Kriegsschiff in der Südsee
Credits:
Produced by Franz L Kuhlmann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Ein deutsches Kriegsschiff in der Südsee" by Bartholomäus von Werner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a series of travel letters that chronicle the author's experiences and observations while commanding a German warship in the South Seas, providing insights into the region's cultures, landscapes, and maritime challenges. The author takes care to describe the human elements and the landscapes encountered during his voyage, intending to share a more personal and detailed perspective on the South Sea islands and their inhabitants. The opening of the book reveals the author's initial thoughts as he navigates the journey from Europe to the South Sea, detailing the departure from Germany, passage through various ports, and his observations on the shifting landscapes and cultures encountered along the way. The author reflects on the misconceptions of the South Sea, expressing a desire to present fresh insights based on his firsthand experiences. He also touches on the challenges faced by the crew, the encounters with indigenous peoples, and the uniqueness of the natural environment, all while setting the stage for a narrative that seeks to bridge the gap between European perspectives and the realities of the South Sea islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Werner, Bartholomäus von, 1842-1924
EBook No.: 53946
Published: Jan 11, 2017
Downloads: 132
Language: German
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: Oceania -- Description and travel
Subject: Ariadne (Ship)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 30025568
Title: Ein deutsches Kriegsschiff in der Südsee
Credits:
Produced by Franz L Kuhlmann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Ein deutsches Kriegsschiff in der Südsee" by Bartholomäus von Werner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a series of travel letters that chronicle the author's experiences and observations while commanding a German warship in the South Seas, providing insights into the region's cultures, landscapes, and maritime challenges. The author takes care to describe the human elements and the landscapes encountered during his voyage, intending to share a more personal and detailed perspective on the South Sea islands and their inhabitants. The opening of the book reveals the author's initial thoughts as he navigates the journey from Europe to the South Sea, detailing the departure from Germany, passage through various ports, and his observations on the shifting landscapes and cultures encountered along the way. The author reflects on the misconceptions of the South Sea, expressing a desire to present fresh insights based on his firsthand experiences. He also touches on the challenges faced by the crew, the encounters with indigenous peoples, and the uniqueness of the natural environment, all while setting the stage for a narrative that seeks to bridge the gap between European perspectives and the realities of the South Sea islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Werner, Bartholomäus von, 1842-1924
EBook No.: 53946
Published: Jan 11, 2017
Downloads: 132
Language: German
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: Oceania -- Description and travel
Subject: Ariadne (Ship)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.