A Chronological History of the Voyages and Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean, Vol. 2: From the Year 1579, to the Year 1620 (Classic Reprint) [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa blanda

Excerpt from A Chronological History of the Voyages and Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean, Vol. 2: From the Year 1579, to the Year 1620

Some Observations which have been made, on the First Volume of this History, render it necessary for me to explain to the Reader the method which has been pursued in adducing the authorities throughout the work; and to remark, that. From the attention which I have constantly fliewn to original docu ments, it ought not to be inferred that I have neglected to' examine modern collections. These are not admissible as evi dence to early facts: but in matters of opinion, and for inter pretation of passages in the old narratives, it will be found that writers of late date have been consulted with much advantage.

To each voyage is prefixed, either In a note or as an intro ductory remark, a short account of the original journals or early publications; and those which have been followed are specified. By this general notice is obviated the necessity of interrupting the narrative with too great a frequency of notes of reference. In all the geographical facts the particular authority is invariably pointed out, and the same rule has been observed in every case Where the nature of the fact or the veracity of the original account appeared doubtful. I have been faithful to my autho rities, but have no where departed from the respect due to truth, by negligently suffering to pass With silent acquiescence any representation that might impress the reader with a belief which I did not myself entertain. In relating circumstances of suspi cions credit, the original authors are called on to speak for themselves, and to their accounts such remarks are added as may assist to remove doubts.

On many occasions I have cited the words of an original journal for another reafon, and have adopted them in the narrative in preference to any others which occurred. The words of an eye-witness, flowing naturally from first impressions, are frequently more expressive, and convey ideas more just than studied descriptions} though the language may often be fuch. As it would scarcely be allowable in other persons to write.

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Excerpt from A Chronological History of the Voyages and Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean, Vol. 2: From the Year 1579, to the Year 1620

The authorities and materials from which the Charts and other Plates are formed or copied, will appear in the narrative and in the subjoined list.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.