A Cruising Voyage Around the World (eBook)

Woodes Rogers (Autor)

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2022
396 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654702002-8 (EAN)

Infos

Woodes Rogers' 'A Cruising Voyage Around the World' is a captivating narrative of his journey as a privateer, exploring the literary genre of travel literature in the early 18th century. Woven with vivid descriptions of exotic lands and encounters with indigenous peoples, the book paints a rich tapestry of the global maritime landscape. Rogers' meticulous attention to detail and engaging storytelling style immerse the reader in the excitement and challenges of circumnavigating the globe during the Golden Age of Piracy. Woodes Rogers, a former privateer turned governor of the Bahamas, draws upon his real-life experiences to pen this thrilling account. His deep understanding of nautical navigation and fascination with the unknown drive the narrative forward, offering readers a unique perspective on exploration and conquest. For enthusiasts of maritime history and adventure tales, 'A Cruising Voyage Around the World' is a must-read. Rogers' firsthand account provides a valuable insight into the maritime expeditions of the 18th century and the spirit of discovery that defined the era.

Autor

Woodes Rogers was an English sea captain, privateer, and writer, best remembered for his circumnavigation of the globe and the subsequent publication of his account in 'A Cruising Voyage Around the World'. Born around 1679 in Poole, Dorset, England, Rogers grew up amid the bustling world of maritime trade. Engaging with privateering ventures against Spanish maritime interests during the War of the Spanish Succession, Rogers's exploits on the high seas were both lucrative and foundational for his later writings. His contribution to literature rests on the detailed chronicle of his 1708-1711 voyage, a seminal text for both nautical and travel literatures of the early 18th century. Rogers's 'A Cruising Voyage Around the World', first published in 1712, is not only an extensive travel narrative documenting diverse cultures and geographies but also a testimony to the entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit characteristic of the period's British seafarers. The book recounts the rescue of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who would be the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe'. Advocating for regulated privateering and delivering insights into the practicalities of 18th-century navigation, Rogers's work offers significant historical value, allowing readers a glimpse into the practicalities, challenges, and ethos of maritime life, with parallels to the narratives of contemporaries like William Dampier. Woodes Rogers remains an enduring figure in the pantheon of maritime history and literature, his narratives providing key primary-source material for scholars interested in the Age of Sail.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 1676-1721 • 18th century exploration • 18th century sea voyages • Alexander • British Naval Tradition • Description and travel • Early works to 1800 • English Seafaring Traditions • Exploration Adventure • Exploration literature • Geography General • Global Nautical Journeys • global sailing expeditions • historical expeditions • historical voyage accounts • Latin America • Maritime History • maritime history literature • nautical travel narrative • Oceanic Discoveries • Privateering • sailing adventure books • Sailors' Chronicles • sea exploration narratives • sea journey stories • selkirk • Voyages around the world • Woodes Rogers explorer • world circumnavigation tales