Voyages and travels - Early works to 1800
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The gentleman's guide in his tour through France . Wrote by an officer in the Royal-Navy. Who lately travelled on a principle, which he most sinerely recommends to his countrymen, viz. not to spend more money in the country of our natural enemy, than is requisite to support with decency the character of an Englishman.
Playstowe, PhilipDate: [1767?]- E-books
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Modern voyages: containing a variety of useful and entertaining facts, respecting the expeditions and the principal discoveries of Cavendish, Dampier, Monk, Spilbergen, Anson, Byron, Wallis, Carteret, Bougainville Dixon, Portlock, Paterson, and others. Comprehending The most interesting Particulars of Brisson's Narrative of his Shipwreck and Captivity;-The Shipwreck of the Antelope, East India Packet, and a Description of the amiable Inhabitants of the Pelew Islands, never before known to any European;-Also the latest authentic Accounts from Botany Bay;-as well as curious Information from several ingenious Writers and Travellers. For the Amusement and Instruction of Youth of Both Sexes. In two volumes. ... . By the Reverend John Adams, A.M
Adams, John, 1750?-1814.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- E-books
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The curious modern traveller Being some late and particular observations on the greatest curiosities and antiquities in most parts of the world. Especially in Great Britain, Ireland, France, Holland, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, [blank] and, The Holy-Land. Giving a faithful account of whatever is remarkable both in the works of art and nature w...th the observation of the most curious. With a geographical and historical account of each different nation, their religion, habits, customs and ceremonies, &c. Also, an account of several wonderful animals, serpents, birds, &c. interspers'd with many entertaining stories of each particular. Embellish'd with copper plate cuts. By R.K. Esq;.
R. K.Date: M,DCCXLV. [1745]- E-books
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A voyage to the South-Seas, in the years 1740-1 . Containing, A faithful Narrative of the Loss of his Majesty's Ship the Wager on a desolate Island in the Latitude 47 South, Longitude 81:40 West: With the Proceedings and Conduct of the Officers and Crew, and the Hardships they endured in the said Island for the Space of five Months; their bold Attempt for Liberty, in Coasting the Southern Part of the vast Region of Patagonia; setting out with upwards of Eighty Souls in their Boats; the Loss of the Cutter; their Passage through the Streights of Magellan; an Account of their Manner of living in the Voyage on Seals, Wild Horses, Dogs, &c. and the incredible Hardships they frequently underwent for Want of Food of any Kind; a Description of the several Places where they touch'd in the Streights of Magellan, with an Account of the Inhabitants, &c. and their safe Arrival to the Brazil, after sailing one thousand Leagues in a Long-Boat; their Reception from the Portuguese; an Account of the Disturbances at Rio Grand; their Arrival at Rio Janeiro; their Passage and Usage on Board a Portuguese Ship to Lisbon; and their Return to England. Interspersed with many entertaining and curious Observations, not taken Notice of by Sir John Narborough, or any other Journalist. The whole compiled by persons concerned in the facts related, viz. John Bulkeley and John Cummins, Late Gunner and Carpenter of the Wager.
John BulkeleyDate: M.DCC.XLIII. [1743]- E-books
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A picturesque tour through part of Europe, Asia, and Africa containing many new remarks on the present state of society, remains of ancient edifices, &c. With plates, after designs by James Stuart, ... Written by an Italian gentleman.
Bisani, AlessandroDate: 1793