The African Cruiser

"Journal of an African Cruiser" is a travel narrative written by Horatio Bridge. Published in 1845, the book recounts Bridge's experiences during his time serving as a naval officer aboard the USS Decatur on the coast of West Africa. The narrative provides insights into the challenges and observations of the African coast during the mid-19th century. Horatio Bridge's journal details his encounters with various African cultures, the landscapes, and the complexities of the slave trade, which was a significant focus of naval efforts in the region at that time. The work offers readers a firsthand account of the author's experiences and perspectives on the African coast and its maritime activities. For those interested in maritime history, naval exploration, and 19th-century perspectives on Africa, "Journal of an African Cruiser" provides a historical document that sheds light on the naval operations and cultural landscapes of the period.

Join Horatio Bridge on an adventure of a lifetime as he sets sail on a journey of discovery along the west coast of Africa. From the stunning landscapes of the Canary Islands to the bustling markets of Liberia, this journal is a fascinating glimpse into a world that few have ever seen. With vivid descriptions and insightful commentary from Nathaniel Hawthorne, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves travel, adventure, and the thrill of discovery. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from The Journal of an African Cruiser: Comprising Sketches of the Canaries, the Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone, and Other Places of Interest on the West Coast of Africa J2me 5, 1843. - towed by the steamer Hercules, we go down the harbour of New York, at 7 o'clock A. N. It is the fourth time the ship has moved, Since she was launched from the Navy Yard at Portsmouth. Her first experience of the ocean was a rough one; she was caught in a wintry gale from the north-east, dismasted, and towed back into Portsmouth har bour, within three days after her departure. The second move brought us to New York; the third, from the Navy Yard into the North River; and the fourth will probably bring us to an anchorage oi? Sandy Hook. After a hard winter of four months, in New Hampshire, we go to broil on the coast of Africa, with ice enough in our blood to keep us comfortably cool for six months at least. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.