A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699 by William Dampier
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"A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699" by William Dampier is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This work recounts the author's explorations of various islands, particularly in the region of New Holland (now Australia) and the surrounding archipelagoes of Timor and New Guinea. Dampier details his journey, the landscapes he encounters, the European settlements, native inhabitants, and the natural resources available in
the regions he surveys. The opening of the book sets the stage for Dampier's voyage, explaining his motivation to explore these little-known lands in search of fresh water and provisions. He describes his departure from the coast of New Holland and subsequent arrival at Timor, detailing challenges such as difficult navigation due to inaccurate charts and his attempts to find water and engage with local populations. Additionally, he notes the presence of Dutch forts and the various island inhabitants, foreshadowing the interactions and encounters that will shape his journey. This opening highlights both the logistical challenges of exploration at the time and the author's keen observations of the natural world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dampier, William, 1651-1715 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699 |
| Credits |
Produced by Sue Asscher. HTML by Col Choat. Produced from page images provided by canadiana.org (www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?doc=34674) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Buccaneers -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Natural history -- Pre-Linnean works |
| Subject | Indonesia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Pacific Ocean -- Discovery and exploration -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15685 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15685-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 663 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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