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. — William Dampier Copy Share Image
Among the New Hollanders whom we were thus engaged with, there was one who by his appearance and carriage, as well in the morning as this afternoon, seemed to be the chief of them, and a kind of prince or… — William Dampier Copy Share Image
In the road ships must ride in 30, 40, or 50 fathom water, not above half a mile from the shore at farthest: and… — William Dampier Copy Share Image
The 6th of August in the morning we saw an opening in the land and we ran into it, and anchored in 7 and… — William Dampier Copy Share Image
Typhoons are a sort of violent whirlwinds. Before these whirlwinds come on... there appears a heavy cloud to the northeast which is very black… — William Dampier Copy Share Image
I commonly went ashore every day, either upon business, or to recreate myself in the fields, which were very pleasant, and the more for… — William Dampier Copy Share Image
While we were at work there came nine or 10 of the natives to a small hill a little way from us, and stood… — William Dampier Copy Share Image
The world is apt to judge of everything by the success; and whoever has ill fortune will hardly be allowed a good name. — William Dampier Copy Share Image
The island Mayo is generally barren, being dry, as I said; and the best of it is but a very indifferent soil. — William Dampier Copy Share Image
Among the New Hollanders whom we were thus engaged with, there was one who by his appearance and carriage, as well in the morning… — William Dampier Copy Share Image
