""11,506 Knots In The Sunbeam In 1883: Malta, Gibraltar, Madeira, West Indies, Bermudas And Azores"" is a travelogue written by Thomas Brassey and published in 1884. The book details Brassey's journey aboard his yacht, the Sunbeam, as he traveled through various locations including Malta, Gibraltar, Madeira, the West Indies, the Bermudas, and the Azores. The title refers to the distance Brassey traveled, which was calculated to be 11,506 knots. The book provides a vivid description of the places he visited, including the local customs, landscapes, and people. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the places he visited. Overall, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel in the late 19th century.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.
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