A Voyage Round The World But More Particularily To The North-West Coast Of America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162797298)

A Voyage Round The World But More Particularly To The North-West Coast Of America is a travelogue written by Nathaniel Portlock. The book is a detailed account of his journey around the world, with a particular focus on the North-West Coast of America. Portlock, who was a British naval officer, embarked on this voyage in 1785, and the book was first published in 1789.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes a different leg of the journey. Portlock describes the various ports of call, the people he met, and the different cultures he encountered along the way. He also provides detailed descriptions of the natural environment and the flora and fauna of the regions he visited.One of the highlights of the book is Portlock's account of his time on the North-West Coast of America. He describes the native peoples he encountered, their customs and traditions, and the natural resources of the region. He also provides a detailed account of his interactions with the Russian fur traders who were active in the area at the time.Overall, A Voyage Round The World But More Particularly To The North-West Coast Of America is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the world of the late 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, travel, and the natural world.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.

Author: Nathaniel Portlock
ISBN-10: 1162797290
ISBN-13: 9781162797298
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 478
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.96d