General History And Collection Of Voyages And Travels Vol 7

Author : Robert Kerr
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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels' is a compilation of travel literature from the 15th to the 18th centuries, edited by Robert Kerr in the 19th century. The 7th volume of this series presents a diverse range of narratives detailing voyages and travels to different parts of the world, including accounts of early explorations of North America. The book features the voyages of various European explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to South America, Captain John Smith's explorations of Virginia and New England, and the journeys of French explorers Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain to Canada. It also includes narratives of the Spanish conquest of Peru and the exploration of the Pacific Ocean by various navigators. In addition, the book presents detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the regions explored, as well as the cultural and social practices of the indigenous communities encountered.

Author : Robert Kerr
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 530 pages
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Release : 2018-10-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1391600045

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Excerpt from A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 7: 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 XV. The taking of two Spanish Ships, laden with quicksilver and the Popes bulls, in 1592, by Captain Thomas White. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Robert Kerr
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Release : 2021-01-23
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Book Excerpt: ...the south they came to the country of the Buques, a poor and barbarous people feeding on the spawn of fish, who are much oppressed by the kings of the inland tribes. Passing the river _Mane_[10], that of _Saume_[11] in 20° 15'; Manoputa in 20° 30', where they first heard of the Portuguese; Isango in 21°; Terrir in 21° 30'; the seven islands of Elizabeth in 22°; they came on the 11th of July into the port of _St Felix_[12] in 22°, where they heard again of the Portuguese of whom they were in search, from Dissamuta the king of that part of the country. On offering a silver chain at this place for some provisions, the natives gave it to an old woman to examine if it was genuine, and she informed the Portuguese that at the distance of three days journey there was an island inhabited a long while before by a white people dressed like the Portuguese and wearing crosses hanging from their necks, who lived by rapine and easily took whatever they wanted...

Author : Robert Kerr,F R S Edin,F a S Edin
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A General History And Collection Of Voyages And Travels Vol.9 by Robert Kerr,F R S Edin,F a S Edin Pdf

Volume 9 of "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels" offers a thorough historical description of numerous voyages and travels that occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries. Robert Kerr, a Scottish historian, wrote the book, which gives a thorough account of the expeditions' investigations, discoveries, and adventures. The book includes descriptions of travels to the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, among other themes. It also gives descriptions of the native people they met on their expeditions, as well as the plants and animals they found there. The inclusion of various maps and images that give a visual depiction of the journeys and the locations visited is one of this volume's most prominent aspects. The passion and depth of Kerr's research are demonstrated by these maps and graphics. An excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and travel is "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels" Volume 9.

Author : Robert Kerr
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 528 pages
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Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0282552499

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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order, Vol. 7 by Robert Kerr Pdf

Excerpt from A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order, Vol. 7: 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 XV. The taking of two Spanish Ships, laden with quicksilver and the Popes bulls, in 1592, by Captain Thomas White. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Robert Kerr
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 230 pages
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Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1721876405

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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 07 by Robert Kerr Being anxious to find out a considerable number of Portuguese who were reported to exist in the island of St. Lawrence or Madagascar, having been cast away at different times on that island, and also desirous of propagating the ever blessed gospel among its inhabitants, and to exclude the Hollanders from that island by establishing a friendly correspondence with the native princes, the viceroy Don Jerome de Azevedo sent thither, in 1613, a caravel from Goa commanded by Paul Rodrigues de Costa, accompanied by two Jesuits, some interpreters, and a competent number of soldiers. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Author : Robert Kerr
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 536 pages
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Release : 2017-12-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0484787918

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Excerpt from General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 7: 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 XVI. Narrative of the Destruction of a great East India Carak, in 1594, written by Captain Nicholas Downton, XVII. List of the Royal Navy of England at the demise of Queen Elizabeth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Robert Kerr
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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels (Volume 7) by Robert Kerr Pdf

The book "" A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels (Volume 7), has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Author : Kerr Robert
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Author : Robert Kerr
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General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, A, Volume 2 by Robert Kerr Pdf

Author : Robert Kerr
Publisher : Forgotten Books
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Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Travel
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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order, Vol. 10 by Robert Kerr Pdf

Excerpt from A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order, Vol. 10: 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 These two are conjoined In Chap. VIII. Of this will there appear sufiiciently Obvious -e. 1 Harris' Collection, I 6. The utmost pains have been taken to narrate this expedition in the clearest manner, by comparing all the different rela tions of the Spanish and Portuguese writers. We regret much, however, the loss of a large history of this voyage, by P. Martyr, which was burnt In the sack of Rome, when taken by the Constable de Bourbon - Harms. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Kerr Robert
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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 by Kerr Robert Pdf

Author : Robert Kerr
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Author : Robert Kerr
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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order, Vol. 15 by Robert Kerr Pdf

Excerpt from A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order, Vol. 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 II. The Discovery of an Island called Wateeoo. Its Coasts examined - Visits floor the Na tivas on board the Ships. Mess. Gore, Bur ney, and Anderson, with Omai, sent on Shore. Mr Anderson's Narrative of their Reception. Omai's Expedient to prevent their being detained. I'iis meeting with some of his Countrymen, and their distress ful Voyage. Farther Account of Wateeoo, and of its Inhabitants. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.