Some Recollections By Captain Charles P. Low, Commanding The Clipper Ships Houqua, Jacob Bell, Samuel Russell And N. B. Palmer In The China Trade 1847-1873

""Recollections By Captain Charles P. Low"" is a memoir written by Charles P. Low, who was a commanding officer of various clipper ships in the China trade between 1847 and 1873. In this book, Low shares his experiences and memories of sailing on the Houqua, Jacob Bell, Samuel Russell, and N.B. Palmer. The book covers various aspects of life at sea, including the challenges of navigating through treacherous waters, the daily routines of the crew, and the relationships between sailors and their captains. Low also provides insights into the commercial aspects of the China trade, discussing the various goods that were traded and the economic forces that drove the industry. Overall, ""Recollections By Captain Charles P. Low"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of clipper ships and the sailors who sailed them during the mid-19th century.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.