Voyage Of His Majesty¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Ship Alceste, Along The Coast Of Corea, To The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Subsequent Shipwreck (1818) is a historical travelogue written by John McLeod. The book chronicles the journey of the British ship Alceste, which was sent on a diplomatic mission to Asia in the early 19th century. The ship sailed along the coast of Korea and arrived at the island of Lewchew (modern-day Okinawa, Japan) where it observed the local culture and customs. However, on the return journey, the ship encountered a severe storm and was shipwrecked off the coast of Sumatra. The book provides a detailed account of the shipwreck and the subsequent efforts of the crew to survive and return to Britain. It also offers insights into the political and cultural climate of Asia during this time period. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of British exploration and diplomacy in Asia.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.