"A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean and Round The World" is an account of the Vancouver Expedition of 1791-1795, was a four-and-a-half-year voyage of exploration and diplomacy commanded by Captain George Vancouver of the Royal Navy. The British expedition traveled around the globe and made contact with five continents. The expedition included between two and four vessels, and up to 153 men, all but 6 of whom returned home safely.