A Voyage Round the World, from 1806 to 1812 (eBook)

Enriched edition. Journey Across Oceans: A Sailor's Tales of Maritime Adventures and Cultural Encounters

Archibald Campbell (Autor)

James Smith (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
99 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766459179-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Voyage Round the World, from 1806 to 1812," Archibald Campbell presents a meticulous account of his maritime adventures during the early 19th century, a period marked by burgeoning exploration and expansion of the British Empire. Campbell's literary style is characterized by detailed observations, vivid imagery, and a reflective tone that captures the essence of the diverse cultures and landscapes he encounters. The narrative serves as both a travelogue and a historical document, offering insights into the geopolitical climate of the time while painting an intimate portrait of the indigenous peoples and their customs. Archibald Campbell was not merely a sailor; he was an ethnographer and a diplomat whose experiences significantly shaped his worldview. His background in navigation and celestial mechanics equipped him to undertake this ambitious voyage, allowing him to engage deeply with the environments he traversed. The confluence of his personal motivations and the broader imperial context informs his observations, resulting in a narrative that challenges contemporary views on colonialism and cultural exchange. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in maritime history, colonial studies, and the evolution of travel literature. Campbell's work not only enriches our understanding of a specific period in history but also invites readers to critically examine the legacy of exploration and its impact on global cultures.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Einführung: Jared Nicholson
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Jared Nicholson
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseberichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Sport- / Aktivreisen
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th century travel • Age of Sail exploration • Captain's logbooks • cultural encounters journey • Description and travel • early 19th travelogue • Exploration literature • foreign lands exploration • Geography General • global expedition memoir • Hawaii • hawaiian language • historical travel narrative • historical voyages • History • History of Oceania • maritime adventures • maritime exploration adventure • Naval History • observational writing style • sailor's diary • sea adventures • seafaring historical account • Shipwreck narratives • south seas • Travel • travel memoirs • vivid travel descriptions • Voyages around the world