A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03 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 03 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 |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. |
| Summary | "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03" by Robert Kerr is a historical account produced in the early 19th century. This volume specifically focuses on the history of navigation, discovery, and commerce, emphasizing the voyages undertaken to explore the New World, particularly those made by Christopher Columbus and his contemporaries. At the start of this volume, the author lays out his intention to present a systematic history of America's discovery, beginning with a narrative written by Columbus' son, Don Ferdinand Columbus. This section discusses Columbus's motivations, early life, and the events leading to his voyages across the Atlantic. It also touches upon the various accounts of his expeditions, offering insights into the motivations and life of the iconic navigator, while also questioning the accuracy and integrity of rival accounts and contributions from other explorers like Amerigo Vespucci. The narrative sets a tone of reverence for Columbus's contributions to exploration, while also addressing misconceptions and historical debates regarding his legacy. Overall, the opening portion establishes a foundation for a detailed exploration of the impact of these voyages on global history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12325 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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