Publisher's Synopsis
""A Cruise In The U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi"" is a book written by William F. Gragg that documents the journey of the U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi from July 1857 to February 1860. The ship was captained by William C. Nicholson and the voyage took the crew to China and Japan. The book provides a detailed account of the journey and the experiences of the crew, including their interactions with the people and cultures they encountered. The author draws on his own experiences as a sailor and historian to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or the history of American relations with China and Japan in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
