A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 by Robert Kerr
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"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16" by Robert Kerr is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume appears to focus on the detailed voyages and explorations of the Pacific Islands, particularly significant events and interactions with the native populations of places like Otaheite and the Society Islands. It combines narratives of navigation with anthropological insights into the cultures encountered during these early expeditions.
The opening of this volume introduces the reader to a detailed account ofCaptain Cook's voyages, beginning with an exploration of the Society Islands. It describes the encounters with the islanders of Toobouai, noting their customs, language, and physical characteristics. As Cook's expedition continues, tensions and conflicts emerge, particularly surrounding the reverence given to the captain by some natives and the practices of human sacrifice during a war with the neighboring island of Eimeo. The narrative also highlights the colorful interactions between European explorers and the indigenous peoples, offering a rich tapestry of maritime exploration filled with cultural observations and events that would shape future engagements in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kerr, Robert, 1755-1813 |
|---|---|
| Title | A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Alison Hadwin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. Produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16471 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 691 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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