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.

Author: Campbell, Archibald

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'A Voyage Round the World, from 1806 to 1812' takes readers on an exhilarating journey through Japan, Kamschatka, the Aleutian islands, and the Sandwich Islands. The author, Archibald Campbell, recounts his extraordinary experiences, including a shipwreck on the island of Sannack and a subsequent wreck in the ship's long-boat. Along the way, Campbell provides a fascinating account of the present state of the Sandwich Islands and even includes a vocabulary of their language. This gripping narrative offers a captivating exploration of uncharted territories and the resilience of the human spirit.

Genres: Travelogue, Adventure, Non-fiction

Themes: Exploration, Survival, Cultural Encounter

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