The Diary of Henry Teonge

<p>The Diary of Henry Teonge offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a chaplain aboard Royal Navy ships during the tumultuous 17th century. Penned by Henry Teonge himself (1621-1690) and meticulously edited by Charles Knight (1791-1873) this diary provides a unique and personal account of naval life voyages and the social customs of the era.</p> <p>Teonge's detailed entries chronicle his experiences on various vessels painting a vivid picture of daily routines interactions with fellow sailors and encounters in distant ports. His observations extend beyond the strictly nautical offering insights into the political climate religious practices and the broader cultural landscape of the time. Readers will find themselves transported back to an age of exploration naval power and evolving societal norms all through the observant eyes of a clergyman navigating the high seas.</p><p>This edition ensures that Teonge's engaging narrative continues to resonate with historians maritime enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by first-hand accounts of a bygone era.</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><br>