A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas

Fanny Loviot
Translated by Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards (1831 - 1892)

This thrilling narrative recounts the true story of Fanny Loviot, a wealthy, young French girl who was kidnapped at sea. After setting sail for California in 1855, Fanny's boat was overtaken by Chinese pirates who held her hostage and demanded a ransom. This personal account follows her trying time in captivity, as well as her dramatic rescue by British authorities. - Summary by Mary Kay

Genre(s): Memoirs

Language: English

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