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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07   By: (1755-1813)

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In "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07", Robert Kerr provides readers with a comprehensive and engaging account of various expeditions and journeys throughout history. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the exploration of the Americas to the discovery of new lands in the Pacific Ocean.

Kerr's writing style is both informative and entertaining, making this volume a pleasure to read. His attention to detail and thorough research are evident throughout the book, as he delves into the motivations behind each expedition and the challenges faced by the explorers.

Overall, "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and adventure. Kerr's narrative is engaging and educational, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early explorers and their incredible journeys.

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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. VII.

MDCCCXXIV.

CONTENTS OF VOL. VII.

PART II. BOOK III. CONTINUED.

CHAP. IV. Continued.

SECT. XIII. Account of an expedition of the Portuguese from India to Madagascar in 1613.

XIV. Continuation of the transactions of the Portuguese in India, from 1617 to 1640: and the conclusion of the Portuguese Asia of Manuel de Faria.

XV. Occurrences in Pegu, Martavan, Pram, Siam, and other places.

XVI. A short account of the Portuguese possessions between the Cape of Good Hope and China.

CHAP. V. Voyages and Travels in Egypt, Syria, Arabia, Persia, and India. By Ludovico Verthema, in 1503.

Introduction

SECT. I Of the Navigation from Venice to Alexandria in Egypt, and from thence to Damascus in Syria.

II. Of the City of Damascus.

CHAP. V. SECT. III. Of the Journey from Damascus to Mecca, and of the Manners of the Arabians.

IV. Observations of the Author during his residence at Mecca.

V. Adventures of the Author in various parts of Arabia Felix, or Yemen... Continue reading book >>


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