Frankwei

Frankwei: Or The San Jacinto In The Seas Of India, China And Japan is a historical novel written by William Maxwell Wood in 1859. The book tells the story of a young American sailor named Frankwei who travels to India, China, and Japan aboard the San Jacinto, an American naval vessel. Along the way, Frankwei encounters a variety of people and cultures, including Indian maharajahs, Chinese mandarins, and Japanese samurai. The novel explores themes of adventure, cultural exchange, and the clash of civilizations. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life aboard a 19th-century naval vessel and the challenges faced by sailors on long voyages. Overall, Frankwei is an engaging and informative historical novel that offers readers a glimpse into the fascinating world of 19th-century naval exploration and international diplomacy.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.