| A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America Contributor(s): Wafer, Lionel (Author), Winship, George Parker (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1169839886 ISBN-13: 9781169839885 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 11.02" W x 8.5" (1.78 lbs) 222 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: (LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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. |