This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 05040254
Title:
The Observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knt, in his Voyage into the South Sea in the Year 1593
Reprinted from the Edition of 1622
Note: Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knt, in his Voyage into the South Sea" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the experiences and observations made by Sir Richard Hawkins during his expedition to the South Sea in 1593, reflecting on maritime life, naval strategy, and the encounters he faced. The opening of the book introduces the context of the voyage, noting Hawkins's preparations and the nature of embarking on such a perilous journey. He details his shipbuilding efforts, the challenges he faced in gathering a capable crew, and the initial mishaps experienced as they set sail. Hawkins sets the stage for a narrative filled with adventure, wisdom from his experiences at sea, and reflections on the leadership required for maritime success, emphasizing the need for discipline and caution in naval operations while hinting at the difficulties and dangers that lay ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hawkins, Richard, Sir, 1562?-1622
Editor: Bethune, C. R. Drinkwater (Charles Ramsay Drinkwater), 1802-1884
EBook No.: 57502
Published: Jul 13, 2018
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- British -- Early works to 1800
Subject: South America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05040254
Title:
The Observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knt, in his Voyage into the South Sea in the Year 1593
Reprinted from the Edition of 1622
Note: Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Anne Grieve, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knt, in his Voyage into the South Sea" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the experiences and observations made by Sir Richard Hawkins during his expedition to the South Sea in 1593, reflecting on maritime life, naval strategy, and the encounters he faced. The opening of the book introduces the context of the voyage, noting Hawkins's preparations and the nature of embarking on such a perilous journey. He details his shipbuilding efforts, the challenges he faced in gathering a capable crew, and the initial mishaps experienced as they set sail. Hawkins sets the stage for a narrative filled with adventure, wisdom from his experiences at sea, and reflections on the leadership required for maritime success, emphasizing the need for discipline and caution in naval operations while hinting at the difficulties and dangers that lay ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hawkins, Richard, Sir, 1562?-1622
Editor: Bethune, C. R. Drinkwater (Charles Ramsay Drinkwater), 1802-1884
EBook No.: 57502
Published: Jul 13, 2018
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- British -- Early works to 1800
Subject: South America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.