02430cam a22003373u 4500 75379 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251860utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 G Loviot, Fanny Les pirates chinois Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-15 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Les pirates chinois : Ma captivité dans les mers de la Chine" by Fanny Loviot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's harrowing experiences aboard a small goélette, the "Indépendance", as she embarks on a journey from France to California, ultimately leading her to the tumultuous waters of China. Loviot recounts her trials at sea, encountering both natural dangers and the cultural complexities of the people she meets along her travels. At the start of the book, Loviot describes her departure from Le Havre and her mixed feelings about leaving France for California with her sister. She vividly details their experiences on board, including dealing with treacherous seas and the diverse passengers, alongside descriptions of the ports they visit, such as Rio de Janeiro. As the journey progresses, the narrative hints at impending danger and cultural encounters, elevating the tension as Loviot and her companions face not only the unpredictability of maritime travel but the promises and perils that await them in distant lands. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of adventure, cultural interaction, and the author's personal growth amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Librairie Nouvelle, 1860 Voyages around the world Loviot, Fanny -- Travel Pirates -- China https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924023257599&seq=28 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75379 116104 116104