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A Voyage Round The World, In The Years 1740-44 (1853)

A Voyage Round The World, In The Years 1740-44 (1853)

Anson, George
Walter, Richard

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ISBN10: 1436757495
ISBN13: 9781436757492
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 632
Weight: 2.36
Height: 1.27 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
A Voyage Round The World, In The Years 1740-44 is a historical travelogue written by George Anson. The book was first published in 1853 and provides a detailed account of Anson's journey around the world from 1740 to 1744. Anson was a British naval officer who led a mission to capture Spanish ships during the War of Jenkins' Ear. The book describes his experiences during the voyage, including encounters with indigenous peoples, battles with enemy ships, and the challenges of navigating the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean. Anson's account provides a fascinating insight into the life of a sailor in the 18th century and the geopolitical tensions of the time. The book includes detailed maps and illustrations, as well as anecdotes about the crew and their experiences. Overall, A Voyage Round The World, In The Years 1740-44 is a captivating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the age of exploration and colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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