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William Dampier, a British explorer and navigator, is known for his voyages in the Pacific region during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His life and contributions to exploration are relatively underdocumented.

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All Fathom Half Miles Morning Shore Water Afternoon Appearance August Barren Black Calm Captains Carriages Chiefs Clean Cleaning Clouds Color Dry

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“The island Mayo is generally barren, being dry, as I said; and the best of it is but a very indifferent soil.”

Said Islands Dry Soil Indifferent Barren

Book:A New Voyage Round the World

Source: A New Voyage Round the World

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Born: 1651
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Quotes: 7

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