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100 1 _aRogers, Woodes,
_d-1732
245 1 0 _aLife Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne :
_bBeing the Journal of Captain Woodes Rogers, Master Mariner
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the editor.
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-20
508 _aProduced by StevenGibbs, Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Life Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne" by Woodes Rogers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents the first-hand experiences of Captain Woodes Rogers, a master mariner, during his remarkable voyages aboard the privateer ships "Duke" and "Dutchess." The narrative not only recounts nautical adventures and conflicts but also offers insights into the diverse crew dynamics aboard these vessels, highlighting various personalities and mishaps that occurred during their journeys. The opening of this account begins with a brief introduction, emphasizing the significance of Rogers' voyage and his interactions with notable historical figures, including the infamous shipwreck survivor Alexander Selkirk, known for inspiring the character of Robinson Crusoe. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the adventures that await upon their departure from Bristol, detailing the ship's preparations, the crew's camaraderie, and the initial challenges faced on their way to Cork, Ireland. Rogers' straightforward, no-frills journal style immerses the reader in life at sea, emphasizing the hardships, the unpredictability of maritime travel, and the importance of leadership and discipline among mutinous crews. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages around the world -- Early works to 1800
653 _aPrivateering -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aLeslie, Robert C.
_q(Robert Charles),
_d1826-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44471
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