Narrative of a Recent Imprisonment in China after the Wreck of the Kite

Narrative of a Recent Imprisonment in China after the Wreck of the Kite is an autobiographical account by John Lee Scott, published in 1841. The book recounts Scott's experiences as a sailor on the brig Kite, which sank in Chinese waters during the First Anglo-Chinese War in 1840. After the wreck, Scott and his crew were captured and imprisoned for five months, providing a unique perspective on British perceptions of China during this tumultuous period. This historical narrative sheds light on the social customs and conditions of 19th-century China, as well as the experiences of prisoners of war.