A Lady's Captivity Among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas

By Fanny Loviot and Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards

The harrowing and true tale of a British woman's abduction and captivity by Chinese pirates in the mid-19th century. Edwards, a noted travel writer and archaeologist, recounts her ordeal with vivid detail and humor, from her initial abduction to her eventual release. Her book offers a rare glimpse into the world of piracy and international relations in the China seas, as well as a fascinating portrait of a pioneering female writer and adventurer.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019579196
• ISBN13: 9781019579190
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"