Voyage Round The World By Way Of The Great South Sea (1726)

A Voyage Round The World By Way Of The Great South Sea is a travelogue written by George Shelvocke in 1726. The book is a detailed account of Shelvocke's journey around the world, which he undertook as a privateer. The journey began in 1719 and lasted for three years.The book is divided into three parts, each describing a different phase of the journey. The first part covers the voyage from England to the Pacific Ocean, via Brazil and Cape Horn. The second part details the voyage through the Pacific, including encounters with various islands and the capture of a Spanish galleon. The final part covers the return journey to England, via the Philippines, India, and the Cape of Good Hope.Shelvocke's account is notable for its descriptions of the natural world, including flora and fauna, as well as the customs and traditions of the various peoples he encountered. The book also includes detailed accounts of the battles and skirmishes that took place during the voyage, as well as the daily routines and challenges faced by the crew.Overall, A Voyage Round The World By Way Of The Great South Sea is a fascinating and informative account of a significant journey in maritime history, and provides a valuable insight into the world of 18th-century exploration and adventure.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.