A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)
Author: John Adams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781330892602

Excerpt from A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 3 The learned Camden informs us, that Sir Francis Drake was the ion of a clergyman, who, in the time of queen Elizabeth, became vicar of Upnore, on the river Medway. But the industrious John Stowe fays, that he was the eldest of twelve brethren, all children of Edmund Drake, of Tavistock, in the county of Devon, mariner; and that he was born in the year 1540. The only way to reconcile these accounts, is to suppose that Edmund Drake, being a zealous Protestant, suffering much for his religion in the days of Henry VIII. and, having likewise a competent share of learning, was ordained deacon in the days of queen Elizabeth, and fettled at Upnore. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 7

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 7
Author: John Adams
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2017-12-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780484348591

Excerpt from A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 7: Containing Whatever Is Worthy of Notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America 16. Short View of the Naval Tranfaétions of Britain beginning Wlth the reign of queen Elizabeth, and. Ending with the Peace of Verfailles in 176 3, 19 3. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 6

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 6
Author:
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780332458625

Excerpt from A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 6: Containing Whatever Is Worthy of Notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America Accordingly, on Monday, May 1, 1655, he left Rome, in order to embark at Civita Vecchia on board the galley commanded by count Gaddi. On June the 2d, he embarked at civita-vecchia, and came to an anchor before the port of Mellina in Si eily in feyen daysf It is afafc harbour by nature, and round it are feveral fair palaces built very uniformly, which form a pleafant profpee't. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)
Author: John Adams
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2018-02-08
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780656120888

Excerpt from A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 4 The elk is as big as a large horfe, and his body like a fiag's, but larger and longer 5 his legs are alfo long, his feet broad and cloven, his antlers large, hairy, and broad like a fallow deer's, but he is not fo well furnilhed with horns as a frag. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 1 of 7 (Classic Reprint)

A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 1 of 7 (Classic Reprint)
Author: John Adams
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2017-12-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780332346632

Excerpt from A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, Vol. 1 of 7 Venus and Mercury are called inferior planets, from their orbits being included within that of the Earth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, from the Period of the Discovery of America, to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 19 of 28 (Classic Reprint)

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, from the Period of the Discovery of America, to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 19 of 28 (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Fordyce Mavor
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2017-02-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780243270194

Excerpt from A Collection of Voyages and Travels, From the Period of the Discovery of America, to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 19 of 28 When they arrived, they went up into the gallery, that they might see the company below, and yet be free from interruption. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, from the Discovery of America to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 21 of 28 (Classic Reprint)

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, from the Discovery of America to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 21 of 28 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Richard Phillips
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2017-07-24
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780282537081

Excerpt from A Collection of Voyages and Travels, From the Discovery of America to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 21 of 28 Desirous to procure an assemblage of insects, that might form a department in the cabinet of natural his tory, he employed the whole of his time in searching for butterflies, caterpillars, beetles, the, till an moi dent ocmrrcd that destroyed his curious collection. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 26 of 28

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 26 of 28
Author: William Fordyce Mavor
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2017-07-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780282307769

Excerpt from A Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 26 of 28: From the Discovery of America to Commencement of the Nineteenth Century D'ricser, a worthy man M. Kotuhue had formerly known at St. Patcnburgh, that ofiicer received him with Meat embarrassment; and laid, he hd orders to for, ward M. Kotzebue' 3 papers to Petersbnrgh, and he himself must accompany them; but on no account could his wife he sufl'ered to o along'with him. An Aulio Counsellor, Schstsche-lgatichin, was waiting re conduct him. A most forbidding figure, ignorant, unpolished, in. Solent, and obstinate; fond of throwing away his money hn beggars, which he seemed to consider a sacred duty. After a farther examination of the baggage. And a heart.fcomma 'or' volume xxvr. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 20 of 28

A Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 20 of 28
Author: William Fordyce Mavor
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2018-01-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780428717018

Excerpt from A Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. 20 of 28: From the Discovery of America to Commencement of the Nineteenth Century On the 21st they continued their journey to Val dimir, under a light 'fall of snow, and towards even fng arrived at this antient grand ducal residence, which is now the seat of a provincial government. It is embellished ith many modern houses built of stone and several gopd dwellings of wood' 'attract' the eye of the traveller at a short distance from the town, especially on the heights beyond the river Kliasma. From the want of manufactures, this place is not, how ever, in a' very flourishing state. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.