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Woodes Rogers was an English sea captain, privateer, and writer, best remembered for his circumnavigation of the globe and the subsequent publication of his account in 'A Cruising Voyage Around the World'. Born around 1679 in Poole, Dorset, England, Rogers grew up amid the bustling world of maritime trade. Engaging with privateering ventures against Spanish maritime interests during the War of the Spanish Succession, Rogers's exploits on the high seas were both lucrative and foundational for his later writings. His contribution to literature rests on the detailed chronicle of his 1708-1711 voyage, a seminal text for both nautical and travel literatures of the early 18th century. Rogers's 'A Cruising Voyage Around the World', first published in 1712, is not only an extensive travel narrative documenting diverse cultures and geographies but also a testimony to the entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit characteristic of the period's British seafarers. The book recounts the rescue of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who would be the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe'. Advocating for regulated privateering and delivering insights into the practicalities of 18th-century navigation, Rogers's work offers significant historical value, allowing readers a glimpse into the practicalities, challenges, and ethos of maritime life, with parallels to the narratives of contemporaries like William Dampier. Woodes Rogers remains an enduring figure in the pantheon of maritime history and literature, his narratives providing key primary-source material for scholars interested in the Age of Sail.