Bøger af Elizabeth Douglas Turrill Van Denburgh

My Voyage In The United States Frigate Congress is a book written by Elizabeth Douglas Turrill Van Denburgh and published in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the author's voyage on the United States Frigate Congress in 1844, when she was just a young girl. The Congress was a 44-gun frigate that was part of the United States Navy during the mid-19th century.The book provides a fascinating insight into life on board a naval vessel during this time period. The author describes the daily routines of the sailors, the workings of the ship, and the various ports of call that they visited during their journey. She also provides a vivid description of the sea battles that the Congress was involved in during the Mexican-American War.Throughout the book, the author provides a personal and intimate account of her experiences on the ship. She describes the friendships that she formed with the sailors, the challenges she faced as a young girl on board a naval vessel, and the excitement and adventure of sailing the high seas.Overall, My Voyage In The United States Frigate Congress is a captivating and engaging book that provides a unique perspective on life in the United States Navy during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history or the history of the United States during this time period.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.