A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11 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 11 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: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Alison Hadwin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. |
| Summary | "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11" by Robert Kerr is a comprehensive historical account published in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a collection detailing various expeditions and maritime discoveries, showcasing the evolution of navigation, exploration, and trade from ancient times to more recent eras. The work aims to provide readers with an extensive understanding of the challenges and adventures encountered by explorers, including their interactions with different cultures. At the start of the book, the narrative focuses on Captain George Shelvoke's expedition from California to Canton in China during 1719-1722. The opening section captures a vivid encounter between the ship's crew and the indigenous Californians, highlighting their customs, societal structure, and interactions with the explorers. As the crew navigates through various challenges, they engage in trade and cultivate relationships with the natives, revealing insights into both their maritime journey and the cultural dynamics they face along the way. This sets the stage for further explorations and accounts of their extensive voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15376 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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