Bøger af 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.

Reize Rondsom De Werreld: Gedaan In De Jaaren 1740 Tot 1744 (1748) is een boek geschreven door George Anson. Het boek beschrijft de reis die Anson maakte rond de wereld tussen 1740 en 1744. Anson was een Britse admiraal en hij leidde een expeditie naar de Stille Oceaan om Spaanse schepen aan te vallen en buit te bemachtigen. Het boek beschrijft de avonturen van Anson en zijn bemanning tijdens deze expeditie, inclusief de ontberingen die ze moesten doorstaan, zoals ziekte en stormen op zee. Het boek bevat ook kaarten en illustraties die de reis van Anson in beeld brengen. Reize Rondsom De Werreld: Gedaan In De Jaaren 1740 Tot 1744 (1748) is een belangrijk historisch document dat een kijkje geeft in het leven van zeilers in de 18e eeuw en de politieke en economische situatie van die tijd.This Book Is In Dutch.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.

Voyage A La Mer Du Sud, Fait Par Quelques Officiers Commandants Le Vaisseau Le Wager (1756) est un livre �����crit par George Anson. Il raconte l'histoire d'un groupe d'officiers qui ont navigu����� sur le vaisseau Le Wager dans la mer du Sud. Le livre d�����crit les difficult�����s qu'ils ont rencontr�����es en mer, notamment les temp������tes et les naufrages, ainsi que les rencontres avec les populations locales. Le r�����cit est �����galement illustr����� de cartes et de dessins d�����taillant les paysages et les lieux visit�����s. Le livre est une source d'information importante sur les voyages maritimes du XVIIIe si�����cle et offre un aper�����u de la vie en mer ������ l'�����poque.This Book Is In French.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Voyage A La Mer Du Sud Fait Par Quelques Officiers Commandants Le Vaisseau Le Wager: Pour Servir De Suite De George Anson George Anson Chez les Freres Duplain, 1756

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Reize Rondsom De Werreld[...] George Anson I. Tirion, 1748 Travel; Essays & Travelogues; Travel / Essays & Travelogues

A Voyage To The South Seas: And To Many Other Parts Of The World, From September 1740 To June 1744 (1745) is a first-hand account of the four-year journey of George Anson, a British naval officer, to the South Seas and other parts of the world. The book details Anson's experiences during his voyage, including his encounters with various cultures, his battles with pirates, and his exploration of new territories. Anson's journey was significant for its scientific discoveries, as well as its impact on the British Empire's expansion. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a naval officer during the 18th century, and is an important historical document for those interested in maritime history and exploration.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.