Conversation so far:
What was the Homeward Voyage?
Woodes Rogers Homeward Voyage was enroute from Spain to Indonesia and then back home to England.
When did the Homeward Voyage occur?
When the ships finally dropped anchor in the River Thames on 14 October 1711.
Did Woodes Rogers make it home successfully?
Woodes Rogers did make it home to England successfully. Thought he did lose his brother and was now in massive debt.
How many men did Woodes Rogers lose?
Rescue of Selkirk and raids on the Spanish, seven men died of the vitamin deficiency disease.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Woodes Rogers is known as the captain of the vessel that rescued marooned Alexander Selkirk, whose plight is generally believed to have inspired Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.

Question: Was the book popular?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Woodes Rogers' book A Cruising Voyage Round the World popular?