A Voyage In The South Seas

A Voyage In The South Seas: In The Years 1812-14, With Particular Details Of The Galapagos And Washington Islands (1823) is a travelogue written by David Porter. The book provides a detailed account of his journey through the South Seas, specifically the Galapagos and Washington Islands, during the years 1812 to 1814. The author describes his experiences and observations of the natural environment, as well as the customs and traditions of the indigenous people he encountered. Porter's account is an important historical record of the region during this time period, and provides insight into the early exploration of the South Pacific. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the South Seas, natural history, and travel literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.