A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels: Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Naviga

This monumental work is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the explorers, traders, and adventurers who opened up the world to Europe. Kerr's exhaustive research yields a treasure trove of accounts of journeys both famous and forgotten, making this an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of exploration.