An anthology of 17th and 18th century travel writing that inspired the hugely popular Aubrey/Maturin series, collected and introduced by Patrick O’Brian, beau

First edition of the narrative of Cook's first voyage. Volume I contains accounts of the voyages of Byron, Carteret and Wallis, including the discovery of Tahit

The day arrived. A post-chaise stood in front of the old grey manor-house. I have it all before me. The pointed gablesÑthe high-pitched, dark weather; stained