Excerpt from Narrative of a Voyage Round the World, Vol. 1 of 2: Performed in Her Majesty's Ship Sulphur, During the Years 1836-1842; Including Details of the Naval Operations in China, From Dec; 1840, to Nov; 1841; Published Under the Authority of the Lords Commissioners of the AdmiraltyBorneo coast; reaching Singapore in October of the same year.Orders here awaited her to proceed instantly to China, where she was detained, and took an active part in the operations against the Chinese, till nearly the close of the year 1841, when she sailed for England. After leaving Singapore, and touching at Malacca, Penang, Acheen, Sumatra, Point de Galle, (ceylon, ) Sechelles.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work.

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