Publisher's Synopsis
A Voyage Round The World, In The Years 1740-44 is a book written by George Anson, first published in 1748 and republished in 1853. The book is a detailed account of Anson's voyage around the world as a commander of a British naval expedition. The expedition was sent to the Pacific Ocean to disrupt Spanish trade routes and to capture Spanish ships during the War of Jenkins' Ear.The book describes the challenges faced by the expedition, including harsh weather conditions, disease, and battles with Spanish ships. Anson's account provides a vivid portrayal of life at sea during the 18th century, including the daily routines of sailors, the difficulties of navigation, and the dangers of sailing in uncharted waters.Anson's book also provides a fascinating insight into the cultures and customs of the people encountered during the voyage, including the indigenous people of South America, the Pacific Islanders, and the Chinese. The book includes detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna encountered during the voyage, as well as the geography and topography of the regions visited.Overall, A Voyage Round The World, In The Years 1740-44 is a fascinating historical account of a significant naval expedition during the 18th century. The book provides a valuable insight into the challenges faced by sailors during this period, as well as the cultural and geographical diversity of the regions visited.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.
