Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Pacific Islands

Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Pacific Islands PDF

Author: Max Quanchi

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2005-10-18

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0810865289

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The South Seas, as this region used to be called, conjured up images of adventure, belles and savages, romance and fabulous fortunes, but the long voyages of discovery and exploration of the vast Pacific Ocean were really an exercise in amazing logistics, navigation, hard grit, shipwreck and pure luck. The motivations were scientific and geographic, but at the same time nationalistic and materialistic. A series on global exploration and discovery would not be complete without this book by Quanchi and Robson. It is ambitious and informative and includes the familiar names of Laperouse, Bougainville, Cook and Dampier, as well as the intriguing stories of the Bounty Mutiny, scurvy, and the mysterious Northwest Passage, Terra Australis Ignotia and Davis Land. There are entries on first contacts, ships, navigational instruments, mapping, and botany. The scene is carefully set in the introduction, the chronology spans several centuries, and the extensive bibliography offers a guide to further reading. There are more than just dry facts in this book. It has a whiff of salt air, the clash of empires, cross-cultural beach encounters and personal adventure.

A Voyage to the South Sea, and Round the World, Perform'd in the Years 1708, 1709, 1710, And 1711

A Voyage to the South Sea, and Round the World, Perform'd in the Years 1708, 1709, 1710, And 1711 PDF

Author: Edward Cooke

Publisher:

Published: 2018-01-14

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 9781522207917

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Hardcover reprint of the original 1712 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9"". All foldouts have been masterfully reprinted in their original form. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Cooke, Edward, Captain. A Voyage To The South Sea, And Round The World, Perform'D In The Years 1708, 1709, 1710, And 1711: Containing A Journal Of All Memorable Transactions During The Said Voyage, The Winds, Currents, And Variation Of The Compass, The Taking Of Towns Of Puna And Guayaquil, And Several Prizes, One Of Which A Rich Acapulco Ship: A Description Of The American Coasts, From Tierra Del Fuego In The South, To California In The North, From The Coasting-Pilot, A Spanish Manuscript: An Historical Account Of All Those Countries From The Best Authors: With A New Map And Description Of The Mighty River Of The Amazons: Wherein An Account Is Given Of Mr. Alexander Selkirk, His Manner Of Living And Taming Some Wild Beasts During The Four Years And Four Months He Liv'D Upon The Uninhabited Island Of Juan Fernandes: Illustrated With Cuts And Maps, Volume 1. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Cooke, Edward, Captain. A Voyage To The South Sea, And Round The World, Perform'D In The Years 1708, 1709, 1710, And 1711: Containing A Journal Of All Memorable Transactions During The Said Voyage, The Winds, Currents, And Variation Of The Compass, The Taking Of Towns Of Puna And Guayaquil, And Several Prizes, One Of Which A Rich Acapulco Ship: A Description Of The American Coasts, From Tierra Del Fuego In The South, To California In The North, From The Coasting-Pilot, A Spanish Manuscript: An Historical Account Of All Those Countries From The Best Authors: With A New Map And Description Of The Mighty River Of The Amazons: Wherein An Account Is Given Of Mr. Alexander Selkirk, His Manner Of Living And Taming Some Wild Beasts During The Four Years And Four Months He Liv'D Upon The Uninhabited Island Of Juan Fernandes: Illustrated With Cuts And Maps, Volume 1. London: Printed By H.M. For B. Lintot And R. Gosling, A. Bettesworth, And W. Innys, 1712. Subject: Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721

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