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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03   By: (1755-1813)

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In this comprehensive third volume of Robert Kerr's series, readers are taken on a riveting journey through various voyages and travels throughout history. The breadth of topics covered is impressive, ranging from accounts of early explorations in the Americas to tales of adventure in Africa and Asia. Kerr's storytelling is engaging and informative, painting vivid pictures of the challenges and triumphs faced by these brave travelers. The inclusion of original documents and illustrations adds depth to the narratives, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration. Overall, this volume is a fascinating and enlightening read that offers a glimpse into the adventurous spirit of humanity throughout the ages.

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[Transcriber's note: The spelling and punctuation inconsistencies and typographical errors of the original have been preserved in this etext.]

A GENERAL HISTORY AND COLLECTION OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS,

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.

BY

ROBERT KERR, F.R.S. & F.A.S. EDIN.

ILLUSTRATED BY MAPS AND CHARTS.

VOL. III.

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD, EDINBURGH: AND T. CADELL, LONDON MDCCCXXIV

CONTENTS OF VOL III.

PART II. CONTINUED.

BOOK II. HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA, AND OF SOME OF THE EARLY CONQUESTS IN THE NEW WORLD

CHAP. I. History of the discovery of America, by Christopher Columbus, written by his son Don Ferdinand Columbus, Introduction, Epochs of American discovery, Authors Preface.

SECT. I. Of the country, original, and name of Admiral Christopher Columbus; with other particulars of his life previous to his arrival in Portugal.

II. Of his first coming to Portugal, and the motives of his proposing to discover the West Indies.

III. The Admiral, disgusted by the procedure of the King of Portugal, in regard to the proposed discovery, offers his services to the court of Spain... Continue reading book >>


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