02550cam a22003493u 4500 55538 UtSlPG 20260610134259.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Rogers, Woodes, -1732 A Cruising Voyage Around the World Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-13 Produced by Chuck Greif, Greg Weeks, Kim and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Cruising Voyage Round the World" by Woodes Rogers is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles Rogers's remarkable voyage on two ships, the "Duke" and "Dutchess", as they set out to explore the South Seas and engage in privateering during a time of intense maritime competition and conflict. The narrative not only details the expedition's adventures and challenges but also provides insight into the life and character of Rogers, a significant figure in British maritime history. The opening of "A Cruising Voyage Round the World" introduces Captain Woodes Rogers as he prepares for a notable expedition in 1708, aiming to disrupt the lucrative South Sea trade dominated by France and Spain. His foresight leads him to gather a skilled crew, including the experienced Captain William Dampier, and organize two ships to sail from Bristol. The narrative unfolds with the preparations for the journey, the initial challenges faced by the crew—including mutiny and illness—and their eventual encounters with treasure ships and capture of prizes, setting the stage for a dramatic tale of adventure, resilience, and naval exploits that highlights the spirit of the age. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800 Latin America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Privateering -- Early works to 1800 Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721 Manwaring, G. E. (George Ernest), 1882-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55538 96369 96369