“The 6th of August in the morning we saw an opening in the land and we ran into it, and anchored in 7 and a half fathom water, 2 miles from the shore, clean sand.”
Quote by William Dampier
Work
A Voyage to New Holland
This book provides a detailed narrative of a voyage to New Holland, now known as Australia, by Dutch explorers in the 17th century. It includes descriptions of the land, people, and flora and fauna encountered during the expedition. more
Author
William Dampier
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. more