A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 by Robert Kerr
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10" by Robert Kerr is a historical account composed in the early 19th century. This volume presents a systematic collection of significant voyages of exploration, beginning with Ferdinand Magellan’s momentous circumnavigation of the globe and leading into further explorations by other notable navigators like Sir Francis Drake. The opening of this volume presents a detailed introduction to the early circumnavigations, starting
with Magellan's expedition from 1519 to 1522. It sketches Magellan's character as a skilled navigator and a determined leader, highlighting the significance of his journey in establishing the feasibility of global exploration. The narrative elaborates on the adversities faced during the voyage, including mutinies, harsh weather, and the dire conditions that led to starvation. Kerr sets the stage for recounting the drama and discoveries of Magellan’s travels before transitioning to accounts by other explorers, all of which shaped the knowledge of navigation and geography in the modern era. (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 10 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. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Graeme Mackreth and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13130 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 333 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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