A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17: 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
1811
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17: 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
1811
History - Other, Travel Writing
Published in 1811, 'A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17' by Robert Kerr is a historical account focusing on navigation, discovery, and commerce, particularly regarding the Sandwich Islands. This volume features Captain King's journal, detailing voyages to the islands and providing insights into their geography, culture, and the interactions between explorers and the local inhabitants. The work is significant for its comprehensive exploration of maritime exploration's impact on global commerce and cultural exchange during the early 19th century.
