This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 05027184
Title:
A Voyage Round the World
Being an account of a remarkable enterprize, begun in the year 1719, chiefly to cruise on the Spaniards in the great South ocean. Relating the true historical facts of that whole affair: testifyd by many imployd therein; and confirmd by authorities from the owners.
Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by MFR, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed
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produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "A Voyage Round the World" by William Betagh is an historical account written in the early 18th century. The narrative chronicles a significant maritime expedition that began in 1719, primarily focused on privateering against the Spanish in the South Seas. Betagh aims to give a truthful account of the voyage, contrasting it with what he describes as the deceptive narrative published by Captain George Shelvocke, the original commander of the expedition. The opening portion presents Betagh's intent to provide an accurate recounting of their voyage, which was undertaken by two ships—the "Success" and the "Speedwell". Betagh, serving as captain of marines aboard the "Speedwell", details the lead-up to the expedition, including disagreements among the ship's officers, particularly with the controversial figure of Shelvocke. He asserts that Shelvocke's poor conduct and mismanagement negatively impacted their mission and puts forward evidence from journals and witness accounts, expressing his dedication to restoring the honor of his compatriots and presenting a narrative that corrects the perceived wrongs attributed to their captain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Betagh, William
EBook No.: 62355
Published: Jun 9, 2020
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Privateering
Subject: Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Shelvocke, George
Subject: Clipperton, John, 1676-1722
Subject: Success (Ship)
Subject: Anglo-Spanish War, 1718-1720
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05027184
Title:
A Voyage Round the World
Being an account of a remarkable enterprize, begun in the year 1719, chiefly to cruise on the Spaniards in the great South ocean. Relating the true historical facts of that whole affair: testifyd by many imployd therein; and confirmd by authorities from the owners.
Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by MFR, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Voyage Round the World" by William Betagh is an historical account written in the early 18th century. The narrative chronicles a significant maritime expedition that began in 1719, primarily focused on privateering against the Spanish in the South Seas. Betagh aims to give a truthful account of the voyage, contrasting it with what he describes as the deceptive narrative published by Captain George Shelvocke, the original commander of the expedition. The opening portion presents Betagh's intent to provide an accurate recounting of their voyage, which was undertaken by two ships—the "Success" and the "Speedwell". Betagh, serving as captain of marines aboard the "Speedwell", details the lead-up to the expedition, including disagreements among the ship's officers, particularly with the controversial figure of Shelvocke. He asserts that Shelvocke's poor conduct and mismanagement negatively impacted their mission and puts forward evidence from journals and witness accounts, expressing his dedication to restoring the honor of his compatriots and presenting a narrative that corrects the perceived wrongs attributed to their captain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Betagh, William
EBook No.: 62355
Published: Jun 9, 2020
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Privateering
Subject: Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Shelvocke, George
Subject: Clipperton, John, 1676-1722
Subject: Success (Ship)
Subject: Anglo-Spanish War, 1718-1720
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.