A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 15
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
25.08.2026
Verlag
The Page Of LifeSeitenzahl
358
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,9 cm
Gewicht
519 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-232-40674-0
Robert Kerr is a historical account written in the early 19th century, focusing on the extensive documentation of exploratory voyages. In this volume, the text revolves around the detailed accounts of Captain James Cook's voyages, specifically concerning his expeditions towards the South Pole, highlighting significant discoveries and navigational challenges faced during the journeys. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to the meticulously chronicled narrative detailing Cook's continued explorations after leaving New Zealand. The passage describes the departure from Christmas Sound and the subsequent navigation around treacherous geographical features like Cape Horn and Staten Land. This opening segment paints vivid scenes of the environment encountered, including descriptions of islands, the diversity of local wildlife, and interactions with native peoples. Additionally, it introduces key observations about the landscape, weather conditions, and navigational strategies, setting the tone for an informative account of maritime exploration and adventure Various Preparations for the Voyage.-Omais Behaviour on embarking.-Observations for determining the Longitude of Sheerness, and the North Foreland.-Passage of the Resolution from Deptford to Plymouth.-Employments there.-Complements of the Crews of both Ships, and Names of the Officers.-Observations to fix the Longitude of Plymouth.-Departure of the Resolution. Having, on the 9th day of February, 1776, received a commission to command his majesty's sloop the Resolution, Iwent on board the next day, hoisted the pendant, and began to enter men. At the same time, the Discovery, of three hundred tons burthen, was purchased into the service, and the command of her given to Captain Clerke, who had been my second lieutenant on board the Resolution, in my second voyage round the world, from which we had lately returned.These two ships were, at this time, in the dock at Deptford, under the hands of the shipwrights; being ordered to be equipped to make farther discoveries in the Pacific Ocean, under my direction.
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