Pirate, Explorer, Travel Writer: The Life of William Dampier

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English - February 29, 2024 01:22 - 10 minutes - 16.4 MB - ★★★★ - 1 rating
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William Dampier was a Pirate, Author and Explorer. He published numerous books including 'A New Voyage Around the World (1697) which was a unique blend of adventure and natural history which made him a popular sensation. He was the first English person to explore the coast of Western Australia in the ship HMS Roebuck which was the first Royal Navy expedition solely dedicated to science and exploration.