A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04   By: Robert Kerr (1755-1813)

In Volume 04 of this extensive collection of voyages and travels, readers are taken on a captivating journey through various expeditions and explorations. Robert Kerr has done a commendable job compiling accounts from different explorers and travelers, presenting a comprehensive overview of global discoveries.

The narratives within this volume range from the discovery of new lands to encounters with indigenous peoples, offering readers a glimpse into the diverse cultures and landscapes that have shaped our world. Kerr's detailed annotations provide context and background information, enhancing the reader's understanding of each journey.

The inclusion of maps and illustrations further enriches the reading experience, allowing readers to visualize the routes taken by these adventurers and the places they visited. Overall, Volume 04 of A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the impact it has had on our understanding of the world.

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Twelve months have now elapsed since the first half volume of this work was offered to the public. The favourable reception it has experienced gives the Editor reason to hope that he has fulfilled the engagements which he came under at its first appearance, and is a powerful inducement to continue his utmost exertions to preserve and improve the character of the work. In the four volumes which are now published, several extensive and important original articles are introduced, which have not hitherto appeared in any similar collection, and had not even been previously translated into English. These materially contribute towards the ample information which was formerly announced, in the Preface to the first Volume, as a leading object in this Collection. In the subsequent parts of the work, every effort shall be made to fill up its several divisions with original articles of similar interest and equal importance... Continue reading book >>