Bøker av George Anson

This 1748 publication, edited by naval chaplain Richard Walter (1717-85), documents the extraordinary and lucrative circumnavigation accomplished by the British naval officer George Anson (1697-1762) in 1740-4. Despite the significant loss of crew, the expedition became famous for its capture of Spanish treasure.

Join Admiral George Anson on his epic circumnavigation of the globe in the mid-18th century. Anson's gripping account of his journey, which includes encounters with pirates, storms, and exotic cultures, is a true classic of travel literature. With detailed maps and illustrations, this edition of A Voyage Round the World offers readers a unique glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and adventure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.