A Cruising Voyage Around the World

"A Cruising Voyage Around the World" by Woodes Rogers is a true adventure story from the 1700s about a captain who sailed around the world on the ships "Duke" and "Dutchess". He wanted to check out the South Seas, and he also planned on capturing enemy ships during a time when countries fought for control of the seas. The story tells about all the exciting things that happened on the trip, focusing on the journey and on the leader himself; from getting ready to leave England, dealing with sickness and a revolt by members of his own crew, to finding treasure ships. It’s a thrilling tale about sailing, being strong in tough times, and battling on the ocean, all while showing what life was like back then.