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100	1		_aKerr, Robert, _d1755-1813
245	1	2	_aA General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03 : _bArranged 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
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508			_aProduced by Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions.
520			_a"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03" by Robert Kerr is a historical account produced in the early 19th century. This volume specifically focuses on the history of navigation, discovery, and commerce, emphasizing the voyages undertaken to explore the New World, particularly those made by Christopher Columbus and his contemporaries. At the start of this volume, the author lays out his intention to present a systematic history of America's discovery, beginning with a narrative written by Columbus' son, Don Ferdinand Columbus. This section discusses Columbus's motivations, early life, and the events leading to his voyages across the Atlantic. It also touches upon the various accounts of his expeditions, offering insights into the motivations and life of the iconic navigator, while also questioning the accuracy and integrity of rival accounts and contributions from other explorers like Amerigo Vespucci. The narrative sets a tone of reverence for Columbus's contributions to exploration, while also addressing misconceptions and historical debates regarding his legacy. Overall, the opening portion establishes a foundation for a detailed exploration of the impact of these voyages on global history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aVoyages and travels
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12325
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