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A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Defoe, Daniel (?–1731).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles the adventurous voyage of a group of merchants aiming to establish an East India Company in Flanders while offering a unique perspective on trade and exploration. The narrative emphasizes the challenges faced during the voyage, including mutiny and navigating through uncharted territories. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the concept of recording voyages, emphasizing how common it had become to sail around the globe. The narrator describes his ambitions for the voyage, outlining plans to explore new territories while engaging in trade. Early on, there is foreshadowing of significant challenges, including objections from crew members about the proposed route and the tension escalating into potential mutiny as disagreements arise about the direction and purpose of their journey. The protagonist's leadership is tested as he navigates both the sea and the dynamics among his diverse crew.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before
- Author credits: Defoe, Daniel (?–1731)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Voyages around the world -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Travel Writing
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