The World Displayed: Or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels; Volume 1

Featuring first-hand accounts by some of the most famous explorers and adventurers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this fascinating book provides a window into the early days of global exploration. From the Arctic to Africa to the New World, the exploits of men like Sir Francis Drake, James Cook, and Captain Kidd are recounted in thrilling detail. The book also includes maps, illustrations, and other historical documents that bring these amazing stories to life.