Journal of a Voyage Performed in the Lion Extra Indiaman From Madras to Columbo and Da Lagoa Bay ... in the Year 1798

<p>Journal of a Voyage Performed in the Lion Extra Indiaman recounts a voyage from Madras to Columbo and Da Lagoa Bay in 1798. William M. White details his observations of the inhabitants of Da Lagoa Bay providing insights into their manners and customs. The journal also includes a vocabulary of the local language offering a glimpse into the linguistic landscape of the region during the late 18th century.</p> <p>This account provides valuable historical context and anthropological observations making it a significant resource for those interested in the history of South Africa and the interactions between European travelers and indigenous populations. The detailed descriptions and linguistic documentation contribute to a broader understanding of the cultural and social dynamics of the time.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>