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Title: A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13

Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Robert Connal, Graeme Mackreth and the PG Online
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Summary: "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13" by Robert Kerr is a comprehensive historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume appears to focus on the detailed descriptions of various islands, including Otaheite (Tahiti), their inhabitants, and the customs related to their domestic lives, food, and cultural practices. It aims to provide a meticulous elaboration on the progress of navigation, exploration, and commerce by sea and land from antiquity to modern times. The opening portion of the text introduces the island of Otaheite, providing geographic details about its landscape, including mountains, bays, and rivers. It delves into the islanders' nutrition and lifestyle, detailing their food sources, domestic architecture, attire, and unique customs surrounding personal care and social interactions. The narrative captures cultural elements, such as traditional dress, dietary preferences, and even distinctive practices like "tattowing." Through a vivid portrayal of the natural environment and human activity, the text sets the stage for an extensive exploration of the island's geography, people, and customs, appealing to readers with an interest in navigation history and anthropological studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kerr, Robert, 1755-1813

EBook No.: 14464

Published: Dec 25, 2004

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Voyages and travels

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13

Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Robert Connal, Graeme Mackreth and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical
Microreproductions

Summary: "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13" by Robert Kerr is a comprehensive historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume appears to focus on the detailed descriptions of various islands, including Otaheite (Tahiti), their inhabitants, and the customs related to their domestic lives, food, and cultural practices. It aims to provide a meticulous elaboration on the progress of navigation, exploration, and commerce by sea and land from antiquity to modern times. The opening portion of the text introduces the island of Otaheite, providing geographic details about its landscape, including mountains, bays, and rivers. It delves into the islanders' nutrition and lifestyle, detailing their food sources, domestic architecture, attire, and unique customs surrounding personal care and social interactions. The narrative captures cultural elements, such as traditional dress, dietary preferences, and even distinctive practices like "tattowing." Through a vivid portrayal of the natural environment and human activity, the text sets the stage for an extensive exploration of the island's geography, people, and customs, appealing to readers with an interest in navigation history and anthropological studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kerr, Robert, 1755-1813

EBook No.: 14464

Published: Dec 25, 2004

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Voyages and travels

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.