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MARCHENA, Juan. Revisiting a classic: James Burney and A History of the buccaneers of America. A definitions of the world at the beginning of the 19th century. memorias [online]. 2012, n.16, pp.36-68. ISSN 1794-8886.

Taking into consideration literature and history, together with the accounts of the English naval officer James Burney, this paper examines the 18th century's knowledge-acquisition process regarding ocean navigation and makes special emphasis on the journeys in the Caribbean.

Palavras-chave : James Burney; buccaneers; navegations; XVIII century.

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