A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11: 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
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11: 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
History - Modern (1750+), Travel Writing
Published in the early 19th century, 'A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11' by Robert Kerr provides a detailed historical account of maritime exploration and trade from ancient times to the present. This volume focuses on Captain George Shelvoke's expedition from California to Canton, China, between 1719 and 1722, highlighting the crew's interactions with indigenous cultures and the challenges of navigation. The work is notable for its systematic arrangement of voyages, offering insights into the evolution of navigation and commerce.
