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100 1 _aKerr, Robert,
_d1755-1813
245 1 2 _aA General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-25
508 _aProduced by Robert Connal, Graeme Mackreth and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
520 _a"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13" by Robert Kerr is a comprehensive historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume appears to focus on the detailed descriptions of various islands, including Otaheite (Tahiti), their inhabitants, and the customs related to their domestic lives, food, and cultural practices. It aims to provide a meticulous elaboration on the progress of navigation, exploration, and commerce by sea and land from antiquity to modern times. The opening portion of the text introduces the island of Otaheite, providing geographic details about its landscape, including mountains, bays, and rivers. It delves into the islanders' nutrition and lifestyle, detailing their food sources, domestic architecture, attire, and unique customs surrounding personal care and social interactions. The narrative captures cultural elements, such as traditional dress, dietary preferences, and even distinctive practices like "tattowing." Through a vivid portrayal of the natural environment and human activity, the text sets the stage for an extensive exploration of the island's geography, people, and customs, appealing to readers with an interest in navigation history and anthropological studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14464
999 _c55852
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