A Pirate Of Exquisite Mind: The Life Of William Dampier: Explorer, Naturalist, And Buccaneer-used

A Pirate Of Exquisite Mind: The Life Of William Dampier: Explorer, Naturalist, And Buccaneer-used

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Seventeenthcentury Pirate Genius William Dampier Sailed Around The World Three Times When Crossing The Pacific Was A Major Feat, Was The First Explorer To Visit All Five Continents, And Reached Australia Eighty Years Before Captain Cook. His Exploits Created A Sensation In Europe. Swift And Defoe Used His Experiences In Writing Gulliver'S Travels And Robinson Crusoe. Darwin Incorporated His Concept Of 'Subspecies' Into The Theory Of Evolution. Dampier'S Description Of Breadfruit Was The Impetus For Captain Bligh'S Voyage On The Bounty. He Was So Influential That Today He Has More Than One Thousand Entries In The Oxford English Dictionary, Including Such Words As Chopsticks, Barbecue, And Kumquat. Anthropologists Still Use His Work.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'A Pirate of Exquisite Mind'? A: The book explores the life of William Dampier, a 17th-century pirate, explorer, and naturalist who circumnavigated the globe three times and was the first explorer to visit all five continents.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Pirate of Exquisite Mind' is Diana Preston.
  • Q: When was 'A Pirate of Exquisite Mind' published? A: The book was published on April 5, 2005.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is available in new condition.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
  • Q: What is the significance of William Dampier in literature? A: William Dampier's experiences and writings influenced notable authors like Swift and Defoe, contributing to works such as 'Gulliver's Travels' and 'Robinson Crusoe'.
  • Q: Are there any notable contributions of Dampier to the English language? A: Yes, Dampier has over one thousand entries in the Oxford English Dictionary, introducing terms such as chopsticks, barbecue, and kumquat.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, 'A Pirate of Exquisite Mind' offers insights into the life of a significant historical figure and the era of exploration in the 17th century.
  • Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of adventure, exploration, and the impact of Dampier's scientific observations on later figures like Charles Darwin.

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