005 - Chapter 5

from Java Head · host Joseph Hergesheimer

Java Head transports you to the vibrant world of the American merchant marine at the dawn of the great clipper ship era. Set in the bustling port city of Salem, rich with East Indies trade, this novel weaves a tale filled with fiery ship captains, enchanting women, and an aristocratic Manchu lady adorned in radiant carmine, jade, and gold. Experience a drama as secretive and intoxicating as opium, alongside picturesque gardens blooming with lilac trees, and charming elm-lined streets that lead to a harbor bustling with brigs unloading African ivory and ships poised to sail for Canton. This romantic narrative captures the essence of life, driven by courage and adorned by the beauty of women in exquisite peacock shawls—offering pure pleasure in its vivid spectacle. (From the back cover of the 1919 edition)

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