A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time

"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12" by Robert Kerr is a historical record that meticulously chronicles the daring voyages of discovery to the southern hemisphere commanded under King George III. This volume, part of a larger collection, sets the stage by describing the king's ambitious plan to explore uncharted territories after a time of peace in the 1760s, detailing the departure of ships and the courageous men aboard. It is filled with the early journeys of exploration, such as the 1764 voyage led by Commodore Byron. The narratives also reveal the early interactions between explorers and indigenous communities, while promising adventure as they tackle navigating unfamiliar waters and securing essential supplies, marking it as a scientific and adventurous endeavor.