Robert Kerr was a Scottish surgeon and scientific author. He is well known for his A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order.

Robert Kerr was a Scottish surgeon and scientific author. He is well known for his A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Arranged in Systematic Order.

This monumental work is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the explorers, traders, and adventurers who opened up the world to Europe. Kerr's exhaustive research yields a treasure trove of accounts of journeys both famous and forgotten, making this an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover reprint of the original 1824 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Kerr, Robert. 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, Volume 3. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Kerr, Robert. 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, Volume 3. Edinburgh, William Blackwood; London, T. Cadell, 1824. Subject: Voyages And Travels