VOYAGE 



TO 



SOUTH AMERICA. 



BOOK r. 



Reafons for this Voyage-, Navigation from the Bay 

 of Cadiz to Carthagena in America^ and a De- 

 fcription of the latter. 



CHAP. I. 



Motives of this Voyage to South America^ ninth 

 Remarks on the Navigation between Cadiz and 

 Carthagena. 



HE heart of man is naturally inclined to attempt 

 things, the advantages of which appear to 

 increafe in proportion to the difficulties v, hich at- 

 tend them. It fpares no pains, it fears no danger 

 in attaining them ; and inftead of being diverted from 

 its purpofe, is animated with freih vigour by oppoii- 

 tion. The glory infeparable from arduous enter- 

 priles, is a powerful incentive, which raifes the mind 

 above ilfelf ; the hope of advantages determines the 

 will, diminiihes dangers, alleviates hardihips, and le- 

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