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The Buccaneer Explorer: William Dampier's Voyages
William Dampier
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Paperback. William Dampier (1651-1715) is the remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. This book is the account of his voyages which gives a picture of this unorthodox figure in his own words. Editor(s): Norris, Gerald. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456. William Dampier's Voyages. 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Norris, Gerald. William Dampier (1651-1715) is the remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. This book is the account of his voyages which gives a picture of this unorthodox figure in his own words. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 23. Weight: 456.
Dampier's observations and descriptions are as valid today as they were in the 17th century and this book is to be commended to anyone who is interested in the great early voyages of exploration. THE REVIEW William Dampier [1651-1715] is the most remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. He commanded the firstgovernment-funded voyage of discovery with a specific mission to report on matters of government and science. A good seaman, but a bad commander, he spent most of ... Read more
Dampier's observations and descriptions are as valid today as they were in the 17th century and this book is to be commended to anyone who is interested in the great early voyages of exploration. THE REVIEW William Dampier [1651-1715] is the most remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. He commanded the firstgovernment-funded voyage of discovery with a specific mission to report on matters of government and science. A good seaman, but a bad commander, he spent most of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell Press
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
441g
Number of Pages
321
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843833642
SKU
V9781843833642
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Reviews for The Buccaneer Explorer: William Dampier's Voyages
[A] very well edited review of Dampier's excellent journals.... [His] reputation has been rehabilitated and enhanced more recently. This fine book has contributed substantially. AUSMARINE William Dampier's writings about his travels and observations are invaluable for those interested in early modern exploration. This new edition demonstrates that Dampier is still very readable after two centuries.
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