John Barrow
Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet, was an English geographer, linguist, writer and civil servant best known for serving as the Second Secretary to the Admiralty from 1804 until 1845.
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Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton
Embark on a journey through 19th-century China, where an observant traveler contrasts the Imperial Court's customs with those of Europe, revealing a world of cultural complexity and diplomatic intrigue.
By John Barrow
The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences
Lured by tropical paradise and pushed to their limits, sailors overthrow their captain, sparking a dramatic struggle for power and survival on the open ocean.
By John Barrow