An historical account of all the voyages round the world, performed by English navigators, vol. 2 of 4 : Including those lately undertaken by order of His present Majesty. The whole faithfully extracted from the journals of the voyagers

A sweeping compilation of the most daring English sea‑ventures, this volume draws directly from the original journals of the explorers themselves. Readers travel alongside figures such as Drake, Cook, and Anson, hearing their own words about the perilous routes, encounters with foreign peoples, and the relentless search for wealth in the Pacific and Atlantic. The narrative is enriched with period maps, charts, and prints that bring the 16th‑ and 18th‑century world into sharp focus.

Beyond the famous captains, the book also presents lesser‑known voyages, including the detailed account of a private expedition to intercept the Manila galleon and the sketches of Sydney Parkinson, the artist who sailed with Cook. These passages reveal the practical challenges of shipboard life—cargo considerations, crew discipline, and the stark contrast between merchant and naval vessels. The result is a vivid, page‑turning portrait of an age when the globe was still a frontier waiting to be charted.