The harrowing and true tale of a British woman's abduction and captivity by Chinese pirates in the mid-19th century. Edwards, a noted travel writer and archaeologist, recounts her ordeal with vivid detail and humor, from her initial abduction to her eventual release. Her book offers a rare glimpse into the world of piracy and international relations in the China seas, as well as a fascinating portrait of a pioneering female writer and adventurer. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.