A New Voyage Round the World, by a Course Never

Name: A New Voyage Round the World, by a Course Never Sailed Before
Author: Daniel Defoe

This account describes a circumnavigation of the globe by an English explorer who sailed from England to the Pacific via the Cape of Good Hope and back again. The voyage took place in the early 18th century, during which time the explorer encountered various indigenous peoples, including those on Easter Island and in Tahiti. The narrative details the explorer's experiences with these cultures, including their customs, languages, and trade practices. The account also describes the natural environment of the regions visited, including the geography, climate, and wildlife. Throughout the voyage, the explorer faced numerous challenges, including storms, disease, and conflicts with local populations. Despite these difficulties, the expedition achieved its primary goal of establishing a new route for trade between Europe and Asia.

By Daniel Defoe · First published 1724 · Genre: Adventure, Travel literature, Historical Fiction · 160,682 words

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It has for some ages been thought so wonderful a thing to sail the tour or circle of the globe, that when a man has done this mighty feat, he presently thinks it deserves to be recorded like Sir Francis Drake's. So soon as men have acted the sailor, they come ashore and write books of their voyage, not only to make a great noise of what they have done themselves, but pretending to show the way to others to come after them, they set up for teachers and chart makers to posterity. Though most of them have had this misfortune, that whatever success they have had in the voyage, they have had very little in the relation; except it be to tell us, that a seaman when he comes to the press, is pretty much out of his element, and a very good sailor may make but a very indifferent author.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Daniel Defoe
Date: 1724 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Travel literature, Historical Fiction, Nautical Fiction
Length: 160,682 words
Structure: 1 section, 1,191 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Adventure — The title suggests a journey or exploration, which is a common theme in adventure literature.
Travel literature — The title describes a voyage around world, which fits the theme of travel literature.
Historical Fiction — Considering the author Daniel Defoe is known for historical fiction and the book involves a voyage which could be set in the past.
Nautical Fiction — The title implies a sea voyage which is a common aspect in nautical fiction.