A Voyage Round The World By Way Of The Great South Sea (1726)

""A Voyage Round The World By Way Of The Great South Sea"" is a travelogue written by George Shelvocke and first published in 1726. The book describes Shelvocke's journey around the world on board the privateer ship ""Speedwell"" from 1719 to 1722. The voyage was funded by a group of London merchants, who hoped to capture Spanish treasure ships in the Pacific Ocean. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the voyage from England to the Pacific via Brazil, the Strait of Magellan, and the coast of Chile. The second part details the journey through the Pacific, including encounters with various islands, such as Juan Fernandez and the Marquesas, and the capture of a Spanish galleon. Shelvocke's account is notable for its vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events encountered during the voyage. He also provides detailed observations of the natural world, including descriptions of exotic plants and animals. The book was well-received upon its publication and is considered an important work in the history of travel literature. It provides a valuable insight into the world of privateering and the geopolitical tensions of the time, as well as offering a fascinating glimpse into the natural and cultural wonders of the Pacific.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.