Description

""A Voyage Round The World By Way Of The Great South Sea"" is a travelogue written by George Shelvocke in 1726. The book chronicles his journey as a privateer on the ship ""Speedwell"" in the early 18th century, sailing through the Great South Sea (now known as the Pacific Ocean) and around the world. Shelvocke provides vivid descriptions of the various places he visited, including South America, the Galapagos Islands, and the Philippines. He also recounts his encounters with indigenous peoples, including the Patagonians and the Tahitians. The book also includes details of the hardships and challenges the crew faced during the voyage, including mutiny, shipwreck, and disease. Shelvocke's account of his experiences provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 18th century exploration and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.