Andrew Kippis

Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook (eBook, ePUB)

With an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook," Andrew Kippis weaves an intricate tapestry of exploration, adventure, and the scientific inquiry inherent in 18th-century maritime expeditions. This comprehensive account not only showcases Captain James Cook's voyages but also employs a meticulous literary style that balances factual observation with reflective prose. Kippis, an eminent historian, curates Cook's records, enriching them with contextual information about the age of enlightenment and the burgeoning curiosity about the natural world and distant cultures, thus situating these voyages within a pivotal moment of Western history. Andrew Kippis was a prominent Scottish biographer and historian, deeply influenced by the intellectual currents of his time. His commitment to accurately documenting the achievements of great navigators, like Cook, reflects a broader Enlightenment emphasis on empirical knowledge and the expansion of human understanding. Kippis'Äôs scholarly approach combined with his respect for Cook's legacy illustrates a passion for marine exploration and dedication to an accurate recounting of nature'Äôs wonders and human encounters. This book is an indispensable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of maritime history, exploration, and biographical narratives. Kippis'Äôs masterful presentation invites readers to embark on a voyage of their own, guiding them through the challenges and triumphs of one of the most significant figures in the Age of Exploration.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 401
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664631763
• Artikelnr.: 58447975

Autorenporträt

He was born in Nottingham, the son of silk-hosier Robert Kippis. After attending Carre's Grammar School in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, he transferred at the age of 16 to the Dissenting Academy in Northampton, whose president at the time was Dr Philip Doddridge. From 1763 to 1784, he taught classical and philological subjects in the Coward Trust's academy in Hoxton, and afterwards at the New College in Hackney. Kippis was a prolific writer. He made significant contributions to The Gentleman's Magazine, The Monthly Review, and The Library, and he founded the New Annual Register. He wrote sermons and pamphlets, and he added a biography to Nathaniel Lardner's Works (1788). He contributed a biography to Philip Doddridge's Exposition of the New Testament (1792). His most important work is his edition of the Biographia Britannica, of which he only published five volumes (folio, 1778-1793). Joseph Towers, minister of Newington Green Unitarian Church, assisted him in this endeavor.