My Voyage in the United States Frigate Congress (1913)

My Voyage in the United States Frigate Congress is a memoir written by Elizabeth Douglas Turrill Van Denburgh in 1913. The book details her experiences during a voyage on the United States Frigate Congress in the mid-19th century. Van Denburgh was the wife of Commander Van Denburgh, who was the captain of the Congress. She accompanied him on the voyage and wrote this book as a record of their journey. The book is divided into chapters that detail different aspects of their voyage, such as the ship's departure from New York City, the crew's daily routines, and their encounters with other ships at sea. Van Denburgh also describes the various ports they visited, including Rio de Janeiro, Valparaiso, and Honolulu. The memoir offers a unique perspective on life at sea during this time period, as well as insights into the social and cultural practices of the places they visited. Van Denburgh also includes personal anecdotes about her interactions with the crew and her experiences as a woman on board a naval vessel. Overall, My Voyage in the United States Frigate Congress is a fascinating account of a historic voyage and a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or 19th-century travel.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.