A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 by Robert Kerr
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"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12" by Robert Kerr is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive collection detailing the voyages undertaken by various explorers, focusing on the southern hemisphere discoveries initiated under the orders of King George III. The text provides a systematic narrative of maritime navigation and exploration, highlighting key expeditions, such as those led
by Commodore Byron, Captains Wallis and Carteret, and Lieutenant Cook. The beginning of this volume introduces the historical context behind the voyages, starting with an ambitious plan initiated by King George III to explore unknown territories following a period of peace in the 1760s. It details the dispatch of ships like the Dolphin and the Swallow, outlining their respective commanders and crew. The opening portion sets up the meticulous record of these voyages, beginning with Byron's journey in 1764, and hints at the various challenges faced by the crews in acquiring provisions, navigating new waters, and making contact with indigenous peoples. The narrative promises a rich tapestry of adventure, discovery, and the early scientific observations that characterized these significant voyages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kerr, Robert, 1755-1813 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14423 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14423-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 645 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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