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✔ Available Joyner - Rare Collection

Call Number: F2546 .C66 1779

A voyage to the South sea, and round the world, perform'd in the years 1708, 1709, 1710, and 1711 : Containing a journal of all memorable transactions during the said voyage; the winds, current, and variation of the compass; the taking of towns of Puna and Guayaquil, and several prizes, one of which a rich Acapulco ship. A description of the American coasts, from Tierra del Fuego in the south, to California in the north (from the Coasting-Pilot, a Spanish manuscript.) An historical account of all those countries from the best authors. With a new map and description of the mighty river of the Amazons. Wherein an account is given of Mr. Alexander Selkirk, his manner of living and taming some wild beasts during the four years and four months he liv'd upon the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandes. Illustrated with cuts and maps
by Cooke, Edward, Captain
1712
Format: Book and Print

✔ Available Joyner - Rare Vault

Call Number: G420.R69 C7 1712