Memoirs Of The Life And Travels Of John Ledyard: From His Journals And Correspondence (1828)

Memoirs of the Life and Travels of John Ledyard: From His Journals and Correspondence is a book written by Jared Sparks and published in 1828. The book is a biography of John Ledyard, an American explorer who traveled extensively throughout the world in the late 18th century. Ledyard was born in Connecticut in 1751 and became interested in exploration and adventure at a young age. He joined Captain James Cook's third and final voyage to the Pacific in 1776, but was forced to leave the expedition in Hawaii due to a dispute with Cook. Ledyard then traveled to Europe, where he met with Thomas Jefferson and other prominent figures. He attempted to organize an expedition to explore the interior of Africa, but was unable to secure funding. He then traveled to Russia and attempted to cross Siberia, but was arrested and deported. Ledyard later attempted to explore the Pacific Northwest, but was again unsuccessful. He died in 1789 at the age of 38.Sparks' book is based on Ledyard's journals and correspondence, and provides a detailed account of his life and travels. The book includes descriptions of Ledyard's experiences in Hawaii, Europe, Russia, and North America, as well as his attempts to organize expeditions and explore new territories. The book also includes insights into Ledyard's personality, his relationships with others, and his motivations for exploration. Overall, Memoirs of the Life and Travels of John Ledyard is a fascinating account of one of America's most adventurous explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.