The Old East Indiamen (1914)

The Old East Indiamen is a historical book written by Edward Keble Chatterton, first published in 1914. The book provides a detailed account of the East India Company's ships that sailed from England to India during the 17th and 18th centuries. The author describes the construction, design, and operation of these large sailing vessels, which were the backbone of the British Empire's trade with India and the Far East. The book also covers the voyages of famous East Indiamen such as the Earl of Abergavenny and the Houghton. The author provides fascinating insights into the lives of the sailors and passengers who traveled on these ships, as well as the challenges they faced on their long and perilous journeys. The Old East Indiamen is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of maritime trade and the British Empire.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.