The Buccaneer Explorer by William Dampier
Intelligent and able, William Dampier spent years as a pirate before sailing with the Royal Navy. This is his own account of his remarkable voyages and groundbreaking scientific observations.
Dampier's observations and descriptions are as valid today as they were in the 17th century and this book is to be commended to anyone who is interested in the great early voyages of explorationTHE REVIEW, the journal of the * NHCRA *
Dampier represents the wonders of a free and driven spirit. If you wish your soul to escape its present bounds, read this and it will. * THE NAVAL REVIEW *
A nicely printed compilation [and] a good sample of Dampier's prose. * GUARDIAN *
A model of observational reporting. * REVIEWS IN AUSTRALIAN STUDIES *
Dampier represents the wonders of a free and driven spirit. If you wish your soul to escape its present bounds, read this and it will. * THE NAVAL REVIEW *
A nicely printed compilation [and] a good sample of Dampier's prose. * GUARDIAN *
A model of observational reporting. * REVIEWS IN AUSTRALIAN STUDIES *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781843831419 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843831414 |
| Title | The Buccaneer Explorer |
| Author | William Dampier |
| Series | First Person Singular |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-05-12 |
| Number of pages | 316 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |