A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 By: Robert Kerr (1755-1813)
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 by Robert Kerr is a comprehensive compilation of historical accounts of various voyages and travels that took place in the 18th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, from exploration and discovery to trade and colonization. One of the highlights of this volume is the detailed descriptions of the expeditions to the Pacific Ocean, including James Cook's voyages to Australia and the South Pacific. The author provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of these epic journeys, shedding light on the motivations and ambitions of the explorers. Kerr's writing is engaging and informative, making the reader feel as if they are right alongside the adventurers as they navigate treacherous waters and encounter new lands and peoples. The inclusion of maps and illustrations further enhances the reading experience, helping to bring the stories to life. Overall, A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and travel. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in world history and is sure to captivate readers with its tales of adventure and discovery. First Page: A GENERAL HISTORY AND COLLECTION OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS, 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. BY ROBERT KERR, F.R.S. & F.A.S. EDIN. ILLUSTRATED BY MAPS AND CHARTS. VOL. VIII. MDCCCXXIV. CONTENTS OF VOL. VIII. PART II. BOOK III. CONTINUED. CHAP. IX. Continued. Early Voyages of the English to the East Indies before the Establishment of an Exclusive Company. SECT. IV. Voyage of Mr John Eldred, by Sea, to Tripoli in Syria, and thence by Land and River to Bagdat and Basora, in 1583. V. Of the Monsoons, or periodical Winds, with which Ships depart from Place to Place in India. By William Barret. VI. First Voyage of the English to India in 1591; begun by Captain George Raymond, and completed by Captain James Lancaster. VII. Supplementary Account of the former Voyage, by John May. VIII. The unfortunate Voyage of Captain Benjamin Wood, towards the East Indies, in 1596. IX. Voyage of Captain John Davis to the East Indies, in 1598, as Pilot to a Dutch Ship. X. Voyage of William Adams to Japan, in 1598, and long residence in that Island. Introduction. § 1. Brief Relation of the Voyage of Sebalt de Wert to the Straits of Magellan... Continue reading book >>

A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 By: Robert Kerr (1755-1813)

A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 by Robert Kerr is a comprehensive compilation of historical accounts of various voyages and travels that took place in the 18th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, from exploration and discovery to trade and colonization.

One of the highlights of this volume is the detailed descriptions of the expeditions to the Pacific Ocean, including James Cook's voyages to Australia and the South Pacific. The author provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of these epic journeys, shedding light on the motivations and ambitions of the explorers.

Kerr's writing is engaging and informative, making the reader feel as if they are right alongside the adventurers as they navigate treacherous waters and encounter new lands and peoples. The inclusion of maps and illustrations further enhances the reading experience, helping to bring the stories to life.

Overall, A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and travel. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in world history and is sure to captivate readers with its tales of adventure and discovery.

First Page:

A GENERAL HISTORY AND COLLECTION OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS,

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.

BY ROBERT KERR, F.R.S. & F.A.S. EDIN.

ILLUSTRATED BY MAPS AND CHARTS.

VOL. VIII.

MDCCCXXIV. CONTENTS

VOL. VIII.

PART II. BOOK III. CONTINUED.

CHAP. IX. Continued. Early Voyages of the English to the East Indies before the Establishment of an Exclusive Company.

SECT. IV. Voyage of Mr John Eldred, by Sea, to Tripoli in Syria, and thence by Land and River to Bagdat and Basora, in 1583.

V. Of the Monsoons, or periodical Winds, with which Ships depart from Place to Place in India. By William Barret.

VI. First Voyage of the English to India in 1591; begun by Captain George Raymond, and completed by Captain James Lancaster.

VII. Supplementary Account of the former Voyage, by John May.

VIII. The unfortunate Voyage of Captain Benjamin Wood, towards the East Indies, in 1596.

IX. Voyage of Captain John Davis to the East Indies, in 1598, as Pilot to a Dutch Ship.

X. Voyage of William Adams to Japan, in 1598, and long residence in that Island.

Introduction.

§ 1. Brief Relation of the Voyage of Sebalt de Wert to the Straits of Magellan... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 14	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12Arranged in Systematic Order
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 15 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	A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 05
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