Four Travel Journals: The Americas, Antarctica, and Africa, 1775-1874 (Hakluyt)

This collection of four travel journals offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of exploration in the 18th and 19th centuries. The journals cover a wide range of topics, from the search for the Northwest Passage to the exploration of Antarctica to the mapping of the African interior. Together, they provide a rich and diverse account of the era of European exploration.

Four Travel Journals / The Americas, Antarctica and Africa / 1775-1874 (Hakluyt Society, Third Book 18)

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1. The Journal of Captain James Cook's Third Voyage (1776-1780)

James Cook's third voyage was his most ambitious and far-reaching. He set out from England in 1776 with the goal of finding the Northwest Passage, a mythical waterway that was believed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Cook sailed across the Pacific Ocean, explored the coasts of North America and Asia, and even crossed the Arctic Circle. Although he ultimately failed to find the Northwest Passage, Cook's voyage was a major success. He made important discoveries about the geography of the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic, and he also collected a wealth of scientific data.

2. The Journal of Midshipman David Porter (1812-1814)

David Porter was a midshipman on the USS Essex, a frigate that was sent to the Pacific Ocean during the War of 1812. The Essex was captured by the British in 1814, and Porter was taken prisoner. He spent the rest of the war in prison, but he kept a detailed journal of his experiences. Porter's journal provides a firsthand account of the War of 1812 from the perspective of a young American sailor.

3. The Journal of Lieutenant Charles Wilkes (1838-1842)

Charles Wilkes was the commander of the United States Exploring Expedition, which set out from Norfolk, Virginia, in 1838. The expedition's goal was to explore the Pacific Ocean and the Antarctic continent. Wilkes and his crew spent four years exploring the Pacific, and they made important discoveries about the geography of the region. They also collected a wealth of scientific data, and they brought back to the United States a large collection of specimens.

4. The Journal of Dr. David Livingstone (1841-1873)

David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and explorer who spent many years exploring the interior of Africa. He was the first European to see Victoria Falls, and he also made important discoveries about the geography of the Zambezi River. Livingstone's journals provide a firsthand account of his travels in Africa, and they offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the world's greatest explorers.

These four travel journals offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of exploration in the 18th and 19th centuries. They cover a wide range of topics, from the search for the Northwest Passage to the exploration of Antarctica to the mapping of the African interior. Together, they provide a rich and diverse account of the era of European exploration.

Four Travel Journals / The Americas, Antarctica and Africa / 1775-1874 (Hakluyt Society, Third Book 18)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10620 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	403 pages

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