Life Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne : Being the Journal of Captain Woodes Rogers, Master Mariner

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rogers, Woodes, -1732

Contributor:

Leslie, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1826-1901.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced by StevenGibbs, Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Illustrated by the editor.

Release date is 2013-12-20