A voyage round the world in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV

"A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV" by George Anson is an 18th-century historical story about Lord Anson's amazing journey across the oceans with his ships. The story tells about the problems the ships faced, the ways they fought, and their mission to find riches through exploring and taking over lands. It starts by explaining how the ships, especially the "Centurion", were prepared and the tough times they had even before they left. Getting enough good sailors was difficult, which caused delays and made things frustrating. These beginning parts show how carefully planned these naval trips were and hint at the many hard times the ships would soon face during their journey around the world.