The British Mariner's directory and guide to the trade and navigation of the Indian and China seas



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1802

The British Mariner's directory and guide to the trade and navigation of the Indian and China seas

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The author who was resident in India for 15 years, provides detailed instructions on navigating from Europe to India and China and from port to port in those regions and other parts of Southeast Asia. There are also accounts of trade transactions and types of goods available from certain places such as top quality bird's nest from Samarang and spices, mercantile habits, manners and customs of the natives and general characteristics of the Hindoos and Malays. A Table of Latitudes and Longitudes of places is included.

Subjects

Navigation--China Sea Navigation--Indian Ocean Commerce

Categories

Pre-1819 Temasek Trade and industry Transportation Heritage and Culture

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Additional Details

Title
The British Mariner's directory and guide to the trade and navigation of the Indian and China seas
Creators
  • Elmore, H. M.
Subject
  • Navigation--China Sea
  • Navigation--Indian Ocean
  • Commerce
Publisher
  • Printed by T. Bensley, 1802
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1802
Digital Description
application/pdf, 58880 KB, 403 p.
Table of Contents
  • Directions for the Straits of Cologne, in the Straits of Malacca -- Directions to anchor in Mintow Bay -- Some account of Batavia and Samarang -- Directions for navigating the west coast of Sumatra -- Remarks on a voyage to China -- Account of certain material articles of commerce the produce of Bengal -- Character of the Hindoos -- Pooloo Pinang, or Prince of Wales Island -- Siam -- General instructions regarding Eastern voyages -- Character of the Malays -- The Maldives -- Table of Latitudes and Longitudes.
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.