A voyage round the world, by the way of the great South Sea
Subtitle: performed in a private expedition during the war, which broke out with Spain, in the year 1718
By: by Capt. George Shelvocke.
Contributors: Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress)
Edition: 2nd ed., rev. and republ. / by George Shelvocke, Esq.
Publisher: Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson, M. & T. Longman ...
Published: 1757
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 476
Subjects: Clipperton, John.; Speedwell (Ship); Success (Ship); Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800.; Buccaneers -- Early works to 1800.; Anglo-Spanish War, 1718-1720.; South America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800.; Mexico -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800.; Pacific Coast (South America) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Notes: First publ. 1726. "The second edition is much better printed than the first. It was edited by Shelvocke's son, who corrected the text extensively, in an effort to vindicate his father."--Hill I, p. 273.
For a description of the voyage, countries visited, islands discovered, and conflicts among participants, see Hill I, p. 272-3.
With engraved title vignette, head and tail pieces, initials.