This book offers a rare firsthand glimpse into the life of a 19th century British naval officer. Prince Albert Victor, the grandson of Queen Victoria, kept a detailed diary of his three-year voyage aboard the HMS Bacchante, which took him to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and the Far East. His account provides a vivid picture of the customs, cultures, and landscapes he encountered on his journey, as well as insights into the day-to-day routine...