Modern voyages: Containing a variety of useful and entertaining facts, respecting the expeditions and the principal discoveries of Cavendish, Dampier, Monk, Spilbergen, Anson, Byron, Wallis, Carteret, Bouganville, Dixon, Portlock, Paterson, and others. Comprehending the most interesting particulars of Brisson's narrative of his shipwreck and captivity;-the shipwreck of the Antelope, East India packet, and a description of the amiable inhabitants of the Pelew Islands, never before known to any European;-aso, the latest authentic accounts from Botany Bay;-as well as curious information from several ingenious writers and travellers. For the amusement and instruction of youth of both sexes. By the Reverend John Adams, A.M.

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M.DCC.XC. [1790]