A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01 by Robert Kerr
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| Author | Kerr, Robert, 1755-1813 |
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| Title |
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01 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: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. [Transcriber's Note: The spelling inconsistencies of the original have been retained in this etext.] |
| Summary | "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01" by Robert Kerr is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 19th century. This work systematically compiles significant maritime expeditions from various eras, beginning from the time of Alfred the Great to the early explorations of the modern period. The overarching theme focuses on the evolution of navigation, discovery, and commerce throughout history, detailing the epic journeys that led to the understanding of geography and cultural interactions between different nations. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a structured exploration of ancient voyages, beginning with the discovery of Iceland by the Norwegians in the ninth century. The text dives into the maritime activities during the reign of King Alfred, interweaving narratives of notable explorers and their expeditions, such as Ohthere’s journey to the White Sea and Wulfstan's voyage in the Baltic. It emphasizes the significance of these early travels, presenting them as foundational elements that influenced later explorations and contributed to the shaping of world geography. This introductory portion establishes a scholarly tone, aiming to provide readers with insights into the historical context and the systematic approach that Kerr employs in chronicling these monumental voyages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10600 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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