William Dampier (August 1651-March 1757) was an English explorer and privateer, exploring the coasts of Australia, New Guinea and New Britain. In his popular book, A New Voyage Around the World, (1657), William Dampier recorded he:
<Gave continual thanks to Almighty God...for His wonderful deliverance from so many and great dangers.... The various and wonderful Works of God in different Parts of the World.> 1651WD001
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1651WD001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). William Dampier, 1657, in his popular book, A New Voyage Around the World.