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_aRogers, Woodes, _d-1732 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Cruising Voyage Around the World |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-09-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced 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) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages around the world -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aLatin America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aPrivateering -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aSelkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721 | ||
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_aManwaring, G. E. _q(George Ernest), _d1882-1939 |
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