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Informationen zum Autor James Grant was a Scottish novelist and miscellaneous writer, born on 1 August 1822 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a distant relative of the renowned author Sir Walter Scott. Grant was a prolific writer, producing around 90 books throughout his career, including a significant number of yellow-back novels. His works spanned various genres, with a focus on historical fiction, adventure, and military tales, often reflecting his keen interest in Scottish and British history. Despite being less well-known today, Grant enjoyed considerable popularity during his lifetime, with his books being widely read. His writing was characterized by rich detail, strong character development, and a focus on historical events. Grant's ability to weave together adventure, drama, and historical contexts made him a respected figure in 19th-century literature. He passed away on 5 May 1887 at the age of 64 in London. While his works may not have achieved the lasting fame of some contemporaries, his contributions to historical fiction and popular literature of the time were significant. Klappentext An 1803 account of the sea trials of a new ship, and the captain's impressions of Cape Town and Australia. Zusammenfassung In 1800–2 the naval officer James Grant (1772–1833) sailed the Lady Nelson to Australia in order to test a new design of keel. This 1803 publication describes the sea trials, together with his impressions of Cape Town and Australia, their natural history and their indigenous and colonial populations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Account of the Origin of Sliding Keels: Advantages applicable to ships in general when constructed with sliding keels; Advantage to trading vessels and the general improvement of navigation; Narrative of a Voyage: Run from the Thames to the Cape of Good Hope; Transactions at the Cape of Good Hope; Run from the Cape of Good Hope to New Holland; Remarks made on board the Lady Nelson on coming in with the land of New Holland; Occurrences and transactions in New Holland and New South Wales; General observations on New South Wales; Voyage in the Anna Josepha round Cape Horn to the Cape of Good Hope; Appendix....
