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A Voyage Round the World, from 1806 to 1812 / In Which Japan, Kamschatka, the Aleutian islands, and the Sandwich Islands were Visited; Including a Narrative of the Author's Shipwreck on the Island of Sannack, and His Subsequent Wreck in the Ship's Long-Boat; with an Account of the Present State of the Sandwich Islands, and a Vocabulary of Their Language. cover

A Voyage Round the World, from 1806 to 1812 / In Which Japan, Kamschatka, the Aleutian islands, and the Sandwich Islands were Visited; Including a Narrative of the Author's Shipwreck on the Island of Sannack, and His Subsequent Wreck in the Ship's Long-Boat; with an Account of the Present State of the Sandwich Islands, and a Vocabulary of Their Language.

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A first-person account of a global maritime voyage that records passages to East Asia, Kamschatka, the Aleutian chain, and the Hawaiian Islands, combining travel reportage with a dramatic shipwreck on Sannack and subsequent long-boat survival, severe injuries and amputation, encounters with Russian settlements and indigenous communities, an extended residence among Hawaiian chiefs with practical observations of governance, religion, social life, agriculture, and language, and later southern crossings with ports of call; includes a chart and a vocabulary intended to aid future visitors.

About the Author

Campbell, Archibald portrait

Archibald Campbell

Archibald Campbell was a British explorer and author known for his detailed account of his travels in the early 19th century. His notable work, "A Voyage Round the World, from 1806 to 1812," chronicles his journeys through Japan, Kamchatka, the Aleutian Islands, and the Sandwich Islands. The narrative includes dramatic episodes such as his shipwreck on Sannack Island and provides insights into the cultures and languages of the regions he visited. Campbell's writings contribute to the understanding of maritime exploration and the interactions between European explorers and the Pacific Islands during this period.

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