A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson

"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18" by Robert Kerr and William Stevenson is a detailed record of how people learned to sail, discover new places, and trade goods from the earliest times to the start of the 1800s. It’s all about figuring out how travel and business grew over time by both sea and land. The book begins by looking at the first civilizations, like the Phoenicians, Egyptians, and Israelites, and how their location helped them become great traders and sailors. The authors explain that trading wasn't just about money; it pushed people to explore new lands and create routes that changed the world. The text sets the stage for stories of incredible journeys and major business deals that helped mold the world as explorers sought new routes and lands.