A Voyage to New Holland [Paperback]

William Dampier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1955

William Dampier was an extraordinary Explorer, Artist, Navigator, Pirate. He was not such a great manager. In the last of his three circumnavigations of the globe Dampier finds himself in New Holland, now known as Australia. While the day to day duties of a ship claimed his attention his soul was stirred by the amazing creatures of land, sea and air and the many varieties of flora and fauna found in the land down under.

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About the Author

Navigator, naturalist, writer and buccaneer, the Somerset born William Dampier led a wild and varied life from 1651 to 1715. He circumnavigated the globe three times and brought to England detailed accounts of the 'Great South Sea' and 'Terra Australis'. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: 1500 Books (January 1, 1955)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193369811X
• ISBN-13: 978-1933698113
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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