Gate Of The Pacific (1863)

The Gate of the Pacific is a historical non-fiction book written by Bedford Pim and first published in 1863. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a member of the British Naval Surveying Expedition in the Pacific Ocean during the mid-19th century. Pim provides a detailed account of the expedition's journey, which took them from the coast of South America to the islands of the Pacific and eventually to the coast of Japan. The book also includes descriptions of the various cultures and peoples encountered during the expedition, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. Pim's writing is noted for its vivid descriptions and insightful observations, making The Gate of the Pacific an important historical document and an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.