John Long's Voyages And Travels In The Years 1768-1788 (1922)

By Milo Milton Quaife

Book Overview

John Long's Voyages and Travels in the Years 1768-1788 is a historical book that was first published in 1922. It is a collection of writings by John Long, an English sailor and trader who travelled extensively throughout the world during the late 18th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which details Long's voyages to various parts of the world, including the West Indies, South America, and the East Indies. The second part of the book focuses on Long's travels within the United States, where he visited cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Throughout the book, Long provides vivid descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes he encountered on his journeys. He also shares his observations on the political and social conditions of the places he visited, as well as his experiences with various cultures and religions. Overall, John Long's Voyages and Travels in the Years 1768-1788 provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of a 18th-century sailor and trader, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of travel and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104874210
• ISBN13: 9781104874216
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"