John Long's Voyages And Travels In The Years 1768-1788 (1922) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436558518)

John Long's Voyages and Travels in the Years 1768-1788 is a historical account of the travels of John Long, an English sailor, during the late 18th century. The book is edited by Milo Milton Quaife and was first published in 1922. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing Long's travels to various parts of the world, including Africa, the West Indies, and the Americas. Long's accounts of his experiences with different cultures and people are vivid and detailed, providing a valuable insight into the social and political landscape of the time.The second part of the book focuses on Long's involvement in the American Revolutionary War. Long served as a sailor in the British Navy during the war and was present at several key battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Charleston. His accounts of these events provide a unique perspective on the war from the British side.Overall, John Long's Voyages and Travels in the Years 1768-1788 is a fascinating historical account of a sailor's experiences during a pivotal time in world history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the late 18th century and the American Revolutionary War.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: Milo Milton Quaife
ISBN-10: 1436558514
ISBN-13: 9781436558518
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d