Publisher's Synopsis
Travel, War, and Shipwreck is a memoir written by Parker Gillmore and originally published in 1880. The book chronicles Gillmore's experiences as a traveler, soldier, and survivor of a shipwreck. The first part of the book focuses on Gillmore's travels through Europe, Asia, and Africa. He provides vivid descriptions of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encounters, including his encounters with Bedouins in the desert and a visit to the Great Wall of China. The second part of the book details Gillmore's experiences as a soldier during the American Civil War. He served in several battles, including the Siege of Charleston, and provides a firsthand account of the war's brutality and human cost. The final section of the book recounts Gillmore's dramatic survival of a shipwreck off the coast of South America. He and his fellow passengers were stranded on a deserted island for several weeks before being rescued. Overall, Travel, War, and Shipwreck provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century adventurer and soldier. Gillmore's writing is engaging and descriptive, and the book offers a unique perspective on some of the most significant events of the era.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.
