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About this eBook
| Author | Hawkins, Richard, Sir, 1562?-1622 |
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| Editor | Bethune, C. R. Drinkwater (Charles Ramsay Drinkwater), 1802-1884 |
| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- British -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | South America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57502 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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