Down Channel: From London To The Land's End In The Leo, Three Tons, And From London To The Scilly Islands In The Orion, Sixteen Tons, R.T.Y.C. (1869) is a book written by Richard Turrell McMullen. The book is a travelogue that describes two separate journeys undertaken by the author in his sailing vessels, the Leo and the Orion.The first journey described in the book is from London to the Land's End in the Leo, a three-ton sailing vessel. McMullen provides a detailed account of his journey down the River Thames, through the English Channel, and along the coast of Cornwall to the Land's End. He describes the challenges he faced, the people he met along the way, and the beauty of the coastline.The second journey described in the book is from London to the Scilly Islands in the Orion, a sixteen-ton sailing vessel. McMullen again provides a detailed account of his journey, this time along the south coast of England and across the English Channel to the Scilly Islands. He describes the islands themselves, their history and culture, and the challenges of sailing in the rough waters around them.Throughout the book, McMullen provides insights into the art of sailing, including navigation, seamanship, and the use of sails and rigging. He also shares his love for the sea and the freedom and adventure that sailing offers.Overall, Down Channel: From London To The Land's End In The Leo, Three Tons, And From London To The Scilly Islands In The Orion, Sixteen Tons, R.T.Y.C. (1869) is an engaging and informative travelogue that will appeal to anyone interested in sailing, the English coast, or travel writing in general.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.