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A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America

A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America

Wafer, Lionel
Winship, George Parker

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1432605100
ISBN13: 9781432605100
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America is a book written by Lionel Wafer, originally published in 1699. The book is a first-hand account of Wafer's experiences during his travels through the Isthmus of Panama, which connects North and South America. Wafer's journey began in Jamaica in 1680, where he joined a group of privateers who were planning to raid Spanish ships off the coast of Central America. However, after being injured during a battle, Wafer was left behind on the Isthmus of Panama to recover. During his time there, he became fascinated by the local indigenous people and their way of life.In the book, Wafer provides a detailed description of the geography, flora, and fauna of the isthmus, as well as the customs and practices of the indigenous people. He also includes accounts of his encounters with various animals, such as crocodiles and jaguars, and describes the challenges of traveling through the dense jungle.The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides valuable insights into the culture and lifestyle of the indigenous people of Panama at the time. It also sheds light on the early European exploration of the Americas and the impact it had on the indigenous populations.Overall, A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas and the early exploration of the continent.1903. Wafer was an English naval surgeon who deserted to join the buccaneers. This volume recalls his adventures and observations of his expeditions to the Isthmus, the western coast of South America and the West Indies from 1680 to 1688. While crossing the Isthmus of Panama after the taking of Santa Maria, Wafer was injured and left in the care of Darien Indians. The Indians took a liking to him, which allowed him to gather material for this book. He was picked up by William Dampier, the English explorer and buccaneer. His book today is still recognized as a standard reference on the area.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.

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