Life Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne by Woodes Rogers
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"Life Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne" by Woodes Rogers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents the first-hand experiences of Captain Woodes Rogers, a master mariner, during his remarkable voyages aboard the privateer ships "Duke" and "Dutchess." The narrative not only recounts nautical adventures and conflicts but also offers insights into the diverse crew dynamics aboard these vessels, highlighting various personalities
and mishaps that occurred during their journeys. The opening of this account begins with a brief introduction, emphasizing the significance of Rogers' voyage and his interactions with notable historical figures, including the infamous shipwreck survivor Alexander Selkirk, known for inspiring the character of Robinson Crusoe. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the adventures that await upon their departure from Bristol, detailing the ship's preparations, the crew's camaraderie, and the initial challenges faced on their way to Cork, Ireland. Rogers' straightforward, no-frills journal style immerses the reader in life at sea, emphasizing the hardships, the unpredictability of maritime travel, and the importance of leadership and discipline among mutinous crews. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rogers, Woodes, -1732 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Leslie, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1826-1901 |
| LoC No. | 2012658738 |
| Title |
Life Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne Being the Journal of Captain Woodes Rogers, Master Mariner |
| Note | Illustrated by the editor. |
| Credits |
Produced by StevenGibbs, Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Privateering -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44471 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44471-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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