A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels ( General History and Collection of sea and land travel ) is a collection of travelogues that of the Scots Robert Kerr was compiled (1755-1813) and published in the years 1811-1824. The full book title is: A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time ( Eng. A general history and collection of sea and land travel, arranged in a systematic order: a complete history of the origins and progress of shipping, making discoveries, and trading by sea and land, from the earliest times to the present day ). She appeared in Edinburgh (William Blackwood), London (Murray and Baldwin) and Dublin (John Cumming).
The collection comprises a total of eighteen volumes. It is comparable to the travelogue collections of Hakluyt ( Principal Navigation, Voiages, Traffiques and Discoueries of the English Nation , 1589–1600) and Pinkerton (1758–1826) ( General Collection of Voyages and Travels , 1808–1814).
In addition to Stevenson's Historical Sketch of the Progress and Discovery, Navigation and Commerce, from the earliest records to the beginning of the Nineteenth Century, Volume 18 contains Stevenson's Historical Sketch of the Progress and Discovery, Navigation and Commerce, from the earliest records to the beginning of the 19th century . Century) a biographical catalog of sea and land trips. The work contains a large variety of " very curious and interesting early journeys, which are otherwise very rarely found in expensive and voluminous collections" .
At the end of the 18th volume, in addition to the aforementioned catalog of sea and land trips, there is a detailed index of the complete work and an overview of the layout of the work.
Overview
In the following overview, the English titles are consistently given with a German translation. When reproducing personal names , place names , etc., the form that is customary in the German Wikipedia (or in specialist publications) was chosen for the translation . The German translation also contains further links. In addition, further references to foreign language versions were occasionally given.
part 1
- Discovery of Iceland by the Norwegians.
- Discovery of Iceland by the Norwegians
- Voyages of Ohthere to the White Sea and the Baltic.
- Travels from Othere to the White Sea and the Baltic States .
- Remarks on the situation of Sciringe-heal and Haethum, by JR Forster.
- Comments on the situation in Skiringssal and Haithabu (by JR Forster )
- Voyage of Wulfstein in the Baltic.
- Journey from Wulfstan to the Baltic States .
- Travels of John Erigena to Athens.
- Travels from Johann Erigena to Athens .
- Geography of the known world as described by King Alfred.
- Geography of the known world as described by King Alfred .
- Travels of Andrew Leucander.
- Journeys by Andreas Leucander .
- Voyage of three am * adors from England to Constantinople.
- Journey of three envoys from England to Constantinople .
- Pilgrimage of Ingulphus.
- Pilgrimage from Ingulphus .
- Original discovery of Greenland by the Icelanders in the ninth century.
- Original discovery of Greenland by the Icelanders in the 9th century
- Early discovery of America by ditto, in 1001.
- Early discovery of America by the Icelanders in 1001
- Travels of two Mahometans into India and China, in the ninth century.
- Two Mohammedans travel to India and China in the 9th century
- Travels of Rabbi Benjamin from Spain to China, in the twelfth century.
- Travel of Rabbi Benjamin from Spain to China .
- Travels of an Englishman in Tartary, in 1243.
- An Englishman's travels to Tartary in 1243 .
- Sketch of the Revolutions in Tartary.
- Sketch of the revolutions in Tartary .
- Travels of Marco Polo into China, etc. from 1260 to 1295.
- Travels from Marco Polo to China etc. from 1260 to 1295 .
- Travels of Sir John Mandeville, in 1322.
- Travel of Sir John Mandeville 1322 .
- Itinerary of Pegoletti between Asof and China, in 1355.
- Travel description by Pegoletti from Azov to China in 1355 .
- Voyages, of Nicolo and Antonio Zeno, in 1380.
- Travels of Nicolo and Antonio Zeno 1380
- Travels of Schiltberger into Tartary, in 1394.
- Travels from Schiltberger to Tartarei 1394 .
- Travels of the Am * adors of Shah Rokh, in China, in 1419.
- Journey of the envoy of Shah Ruch to China in 1419 .
- Travels of Josaphat Barbaro from Venice to Tanna (now Asof), in 1436.
- Journey of Josaphat Barbaro from Venice to Tanna (now Azov ) 1436 .
Volume 2
- Various early pilgrimages from England to the Holy Land, between 1097 and 1107.
- Various pilgrimages from England to Holy Land , between 1097 and 1107 .
- Discovery of Madeira.
- Discovery of Madeira .
- Discovery and conquest of the Canary Islands.
- Discovery and conquest of the Canary Islands .
- Discoveries along the coast of Africa; and conquests in India, from 1412 to 1505.
- Discovery along the coast of Africa ; and conquests of India from 1412 to 1505 .
- Summary of the discoveries of the world, from their commencement to 1555, by Antonio Galvano.
- Summary account of the discoveries of the world from its beginning to 1555 (by Antonio Galvano ).
- Voyages of discovery by the Portuguese along the western coast of Africa, during the life of Don Henry.
- Voyages of discovery by the Portuguese along the west coast of Africa during Dom Henrique's lifetime .
- Original journals of the Voyages of Cada Mosto, and Pedro de Cintra, to the coast of Africa, from 1455.
- Original logbooks of the trips of Cada Mosto and Pedro de Cintra to the coast of Africa , 1455 .
- Voyages of discovery by the Portuguese along the coast of Africa, from the death of Don Henry, in 1463, to the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope in 1486.
- Voyages of discovery by the Portuguese along the coast of Africa from the death of Dom Henrique in 1463 to the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope in 1486.
- History of the discovery and conquest of India by the Portuguese, between 1497 and 1505, by Herman Lopes de Castaneda.
- History of the discovery and conquest of India by the Portuguese between 1497 and 1505, by Herman Lopes de Castaneda .
- Letters from Lisbon in the beginning of the 16th century, respecting the discovery of the route by sea to India
- Letters from Lisbon at the beginning of the 16th century concerning the discovery of the sea route to India
Volume 3
- History of the discovery of America, and of some of the early conquests in the New World.
- History of the discovery of America and some of the early conquests in the New World .
- Discovery of America, by Columbus, written by his son Don Ferdinand Columbus.
- Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus , written by his son Don Ferdinand Columbus .
- Discovery of America, by Columbus, written by Antonio de Herrera.
- Discovery of America by Columbus , written by Antonio de Herrera .
- An account of the Voyages of Americus Vespucius to the New World, written by himself.
- An account of Americus Vespucius' travels to the New World , written by himself.
- Discoveries and settlements of the Spaniards in the West Indies, from the death of Columbus, to the expedition of Hernando Cortes against Mexico.
- Discoveries and settlements of the Spaniards in the West Indies , from the death of Columbus to the campaign of Hernando Cortes against Mexico .
- History of the discovery and conquest of Mexico, written in 1568, by Captain Bernal Diaz del Castillo, one of the conquerors.
- History of the discovery and conquest of Mexico , written in 1568, by Captain Bernal Diaz del Castillo , one of the conquerors.
Volume 4
- History of the discovery and conquest of Peru, written by Augustus Zarate.
- History of the discovery and conquest of Peru , written by Augustino Zarate .
Volume 5
- Continuation of the history of Peru, extracted from the Commentaries of Garcilasso de la Vega.
- Continuation of the story of Peru , extracted from the Comentarios by Garcilasso de la Vega .
- History of the discovery and conquest of Chili, taken from various sources.
- History of the discovery and conquest of Chile , taken from various sources.
- Discovery of Florida, and ineffectual attempts to conquer that country by the Spaniards, - from the General History of America, by Herrera.
- Discovery of Florida , and unsuccessful attempts by the Spanish to conquer the country - from the Historia general von Amerika by Herrera .
Volume 6
- Early English Voyages of Discovery to America.
- Early English travel and discovery of America .
- Voyages of Jacques Cartier, from St. Maloes to Newfoundland and Canada, in 1534-5.
- Travel by Jacques Cartier of Saint-Malo to Newfoundland and Canada 1534 - 1535 .
- Continuation of the discoveries and conquests of the Portuguese in the East; with some account of the early voyages of other European nations to India.
- Continuation of the discoveries and conquests of the Portuguese in the east, with some reports of early trips by other European nations to India .
- A particular relation of the expedition of Solyman Pacha, from Suez to India, against the Portuguese; written by a Venetian officer in the Turkish service on that occasion.
- Special narration of the expedition of Solyman Pacha of Suez by India against the Portuguese , written by a Venetian officer in the Turkish service on this occasion.
- Account of the Voyage of Don Stefano de Gama, from Goa to Suez, in 1540; written by Don Juan de Castro.
- Report on Don Stefano da Gama's journey from Goa to Suez in 1540 ; written by Don Juan de Castro .
- Continuation of the account of the Portuguese transactions in India, from 1541 to the middle of the 17th century; from De Faria's Asia.
- Continuation of the report on the undertakings of the Portuguese in India , from 1541 to the middle of the 17th century , from De Farias Asia portuguesa (Portuguese Asia).
Volume 7
- Voyages and Travels in Egypt, Syria, Arabia, Persia, and India, by Ludovico Verthema, in 1503-8.
- Cruises and land tours to Egypt , Syria , Arabia , Persia and India , by Ludovico Verthema (Lewes Vertomannus), 1503 - 1508 .
- Voyages and Travels in India, & c. by Cesar Frederic, in 1563-81.
- Cruises and land tours in India , by Cesare Federici 1563 - 1581 .
- Second Voyage to Barbary, in 1552, by Captain Thomas Windham.
- Second voyage to the barbares in 1553 by Captain Thomas Windham .
- Voyages to Guinea and Benin, in 1553, by Captain Windham and Antonio Anes Pinteado.
- Voyages to Guinea and Benin , 1553, by Captain Windham and Antonio Anes Pinteado .
- ---- in 1554, by Captain John Lok.
- … 1554, by Captain John Lok .
- ---- in 1555, by William Towerson, merchant, of London.
- ---- 1555, by William Towerson , merchant from London .
- Second Voyage to Guinea, in 1556, by William Towerson, merchant, of London.
- Second trip to Guinea , 1556 , by William Towerson , merchant from London
- Third, in 1558.
- Third 1558
- Instructions for an intended Voyage to Guinea, in 1561.
- Instructions for an intended trip to Guinea in 1561
- Voyage to Guinea, in 1562; written by William Rutter.
- Journey to Guinea 1562 , written by William Rutter .
- Supplementary account of the foregoing voyage.
- Supplementary report on the previous trip.
- Voyage to Guinea, in 1563, by Robert Baker.
- Journey to Guinea , 1563 , by Robert Baker .
- Voyage to Guinea, in 1564, by Captain David Carlet.
- Voyage to Guinea , 1564 , by Captain David Carlet .
- Voyage to Guinea and to the Cape de Verd Islands, in 1566, by George Fenner.
- Journey to Guinea and the Cape Verde Islands , 1566, George Fenner .
- Account of the em * y of Mr. Edmund Hogan to Morocco, in 1577; by himself.
- Report of Mr. Edmund Hogan's embassy to Morocco , 1577 ; by himself.
- Account of the em * y of Mr. Henry Roberts from Queen Elizabeth to Morocco, in 1585; by himself.
- Report of the embassy of Mr. Henry Roberts from Queen Elizabeth to Morocco , 1585
- Voyage to Benin, beyond Guinea, in 1588, by James Welsh.
- Journey to Benin , Beyond Guinea , 1588 , by James Welsh .
- Supplement to the foregoing.
- Supplement to the previous one.
- Second Voyage of ditto in 1590.
- Second trip to there in 1590 .
- Voyage of Richard Rainolds and Thomas Dassel to the Senegal and Gambia, in 1591.
- Journey of Richard Rainolds and Thomas Dassel to Senegal and Gambia , 1591 .
- Some miscellaneous early voyages of the English.
- Several different early journeys by the English .
- Voyage to Goa, in 1579, in the Portuguese fleet, by Thomas Stevens.
- Voyage to Goa , 1579 , in the Portuguese fleet , by Thomas Stevens .
- Journey over-land to India, by Ralph Fitch.
- Land trip to India , by Ralph Fitch .
- Supplement to ditto.
- Addition to it.
Volume 8
- Voyage of Mr. John Eldred to Tripoli, and thence by land and river to Bagdat and Basorah, in 1583.
- Journey of Mr. John Eldred to Tripoli , and then by land and river to Bagdat and Basorah (Baghdad and Basra), 1583.
- Account of the Monsoons in India, by William Barret.
- Report on the monsoons in India , by William Barret .
- First Voyage of the English to India in 1591, by Captain Geo. Raymond and James Lancaster.
- First voyage of the English to India in 1591, by Captain George Raymond and James Lancaster .
- Supplement to ditto, by John May.
- Supplement to this, by John May .
- Voyage of Captain Benj. Wood towards the East Indies, in 1596.
- Captain Benjamin Wood's voyage to the East Indies , 1596 .
- Voyage of Captain John Davis to the East Indies, in 1598.
- Captain John Davis' voyage to the East Indies , 1598 .
- Voyage of William Adams to Japan, in 1598.
- Journey of William Adams to Japan , 1598 .
- Voyage of Sir Edward Michelburne to India, in 1604.
- Journey of Sir Edward Michelburne to India , 1604 .
- First Voyage of the English East India Company in 1601, under Captain James Lancaster.
- First voyage of the English East India Company in 1601 under Captain James Lancaster .
- Account of Java and of the English at Bantam, from 1603 to 1605.
- Report on Java and by the English in Bantam , from 1603 to 1605 .
- Second Voyage of the Company, in 1604, under Captain Henry Middleton.
- Second voyage of the company in 1604 under Captain Henry Middleton .
- Third Voyage of the Company, in 1607, under Captain William Keeling.
- Third voyage of the company in 1607, under Captain William Keeling .
- Narrative by William Hawkins during his residence in the dominions of the Great Mogul.
- Report by William Hawkins during his stay in the rule of the Mughal Mughal .
- Observations of William Finch, who accompanied Hawkins.
- Observations of William Finch , the Hawkins accompanied.
- Voyage of Captain David Middleton, in 1607, to Bantam and the Moluccas.
- Voyage of Captain David Middleton , 1607 , to Bantam and the Moluccas .
- Fourth Voyage of the Company, in 1608, under Captain Alexander Sharpey.
- Fourth voyage of the company, 1608 , under Captain Alexander Sharpey .
- Voyage of Captain Richard Rowles.
- Journey of Captain Richard Rowles .
- Fifth Voyage of the Company, in 1609, under Captain David Middleton.
- Fifth voyage of the company, 1609 , under Captain David Middleton .
- Sixth Voyage of the Company, in 1610, under Sir Henry Middleton.
- Sixth voyage of the company, 1610 , under Sir Henry Middleton .
- Journal of the same, by Nicholas Downton.
- Log of the same, by Nicholas Downton .
- Seventh Voyage of the Company, in 1611, under Captain Anthony Hippou.
- Seventh voyage of the company, 1611 , under Captain Anthony Hippou .
- Notices of the same, by Peter Floris.
- Notes on it, by Peter Floris .
- Eighth Voyage of the Company, in 1611, under Captain John Saris.
- Eighth Voyage of the Society, 1611, under Captain John Saris .
Volume 9
- Ninth Voyage of the Company, in 1612, under Captain Edward Marlow.
- Ninth voyage of the company, 1612, under Captain Edward Marlow .
- Tenth Voyage of the Company, in 1612, by Mr. Thomas Best.
- Tenth Journey of the Society, 1612, by Mr. Thomas Best .
- Observations made on the foregoing by different persons.
- Observations made by various people.
- Eleventh Voyage of the Company, in 1612, in the Salomon.
- The Society's Eleven Journey, 1612, to the Solomon Islands . ???
- Twelfth Voyage of the Company, in 1613, under Captain Christopher Newport.
- Twelfth Voyage of the Company, 1613, under Captain Christopher Newport .
- Supplement to ditto.
- Addition to it.
- Journey of Richard Steel and John Crowther, from Agimere to Ispahan, in 1615-16.
- Travel by Richard Steel and John Crowther , of Agimere to Isfahan , 1615 - 1616 .
- Proceedings of the factory at Cranganore, by Roger Hawes.
- Reports from the Cranganore factory , by Roger Hawes .
- Journal of Sir Thomas Roe, am * ador from James I. to the Emperor of Hindoostan.
- Journal of Sir Thomas Roe , Ambassador of James I to the ruler of Hindustan .
- Voyage to India, in 1616, by Mr. Edward Terry.
- Journey to India, 1616, by Mr. Edward Terry .
- Journey of Thomas Coryat from Jerusalem to the Court of the Great Mogul.
- Travel by Thomas Coryat of Jerusalem to the court of the Great Mogul .
- Wrongs done the English at Banda by the Dutch, in 1617-18.
- Injustice done to the English by the Dutch in Banda 1617–1618.
- Fifth Voyage of the Joint-Stock by the Company, in 1617, under Captain Pring.
- Fifth voyage 1617 , under Captain Pring .
- Voyage of the Ann-Royal from Surat to Mokha, in 1618.
- Journey of the Ann-Royal from Surat to Mokha , 1618 .
- War of Ormus, and capture of that place by the English and Persians, in 1622.
- War of Hormuz and capture of the place by the English and Persians in 1622 .
- Observations during a residence in the island of Chusan, in 1701, by Dr. James Cunningham.
- Observations during a stay on Chusan Island , 1701 , by Dr. James Cunningham .
Volume 10
- Historical account of early circumnavigations;
- Historical report of early circumnavigations .
- of Sir Francis Drake, in 1577–80.
- Sir Francis Drake , 1577 - 1580 .
- of Sir Thomas Cavendish, in 1586–8.
- Sir Thomas Cavendish , 1586 - 1588 .
- of George Spilbergen, in 1614-17.
- by Joris van Spilbergen , 1614 - 1617 .
- of Schouten and Le Maire, by Cape Horn, in 1615-17.
- by Schouten and Le Maire , around the Cape Horn , 1615 - 1617 .
- of the Nassau fleet under Jacques Le Hermit, in 1623–6.
- the Nassau fleet under Jacques L'Hermite , 1623 - 1626 .
- of Captain John Cooke, accompanied by Captains Cowley and Dampier, in 1683-91.
- Captain John Cooke , accompanied by the Kaptänen Cowley and William Dampier , 1683 - 1691 .
- in 1703-6, by William Funnell.
- 1703 - 1706 , by William Funnell .
- in 1708-11, by Captain Woods Rogers and Stephen Courtney.
- 1708 - 1711 , by Captain Woods Rogers and Stephen Courtney .
- in 1719-22, by Captain John Clipperton.
- 1719 - 1722 , by Captain John Clipperton .
- in 1719-22, by Captain George Shelvocke.
- 1719 - 1722 , by Captain George Shelvocke .
Volume 11
- Voyage round the world, in 1721-3, by Commodore Roggewein.
- Travel around the world, 1721 - 1723 , Commodore Roggeveen .
- ---- in 1740-4, by Lord Anson. ('Anson's Voyage')
- Journey 1740-1744 of Lord Anson . ('Anson's Voyage')
Volume 12
Volume 13
- Captain Cook's first Voyage continued and concluded ..
- Captain Cook's first voyage, continuation and conclusion.
- Abstract of Bougainville's Voyage, in 1766-9.
- Summary of Bougainville Travel 1766 - 1769 .
Volume 14
- Captain Cook's second Voyage towards the S. Pole, in 1772-5.
- Captain Cook's second voyage towards the South Pole, 1772 - 1775 .
Volume 15
- Captain Cook's second voyage concluded.
- Captain Cook's second voyage, over.
Volume 16
- Captain Cook's third Voyage continued.
- Captain Cook's Third Voyage, Continuation
Volume 17
- Captain Cook's third voyage concluded.
- Captain Cook's third voyage, over
- Commodore Byron's narrative of his shipwreck, & c .; written by himself.
- Commodore Byron's report of his shipwreck , written by himself.
- Bulkeley's narrative of the same.
- Bulkeley's report of it.
Volume 18
- (written by William Stevenson)
- (written by William Stevenson)
- Summary, index, contents of volumes
- Summary, index, contents of the volumes
References and footnotes
- ↑ cf. William Blackwood & Blackwood (publishing house )
- ↑ On Richard Hakluyt (1553-1616), the chronicler of the British voyages of discovery , see also the article Hakluyt Society and the list of travel works published by it .
- ↑ Partial online view
- ↑ Cox, p. 25: " […] of very curious and interesting early voyages of rare occurrence only to be found otherwise in expensive and voluminous collections ".
- ↑ Project Gutenberg , for example, provides an overview of the overall system . A German overview reaching up to volume 11 can be found in Friedrich Justin Bertuch : Allgemeine geographische Ephemeriden , Volume 47, Weimar 1815, pp. 487–496 ( online excerpt ).
- ↑ Volume 1
- ^ Digitized: Volume 18
See also
literature
- Edward Godfrey Cox : A Reference Guide to the Literature of Travel , Vol I. (1935) - Digitized
Bibliographical information
- Robert Kerr : A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, arranged in Systematic Order, forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time. Maps and charts . 18 vols. 8vo. Edinburgh. 1811-1824
Web links
- Digital copies in the Internet archive