In the 17th century, the British government authorized private ships to attack Spanish vessels. A knowledgeable and endlessly curious explorer named William Dampier boards one of these privateering ships. Dampier, a real historical figure, is portrayed here as a man with a voracious appetite for the unknown: unfamiliar animals, strange plants, and above all, new food. The manga follows his maritime journeys around the world, focusing less on battles and treasure and more on the cultures, landscapes, and cuisines he encounters. Each voyage becomes a culinary and naturalist discovery, as Dampier samples local dishes, observes unfamiliar wildlife, and records his findings. The narrative blends adventure, historical travelogue, and slice-of-life food appreciation, weaving together the thrill of exploration with the simple pleasure of a good meal. The story unfolds across a series of episodic arcs that trace Dampier’s real-world routes, from the Caribbean and South America to the Pacific islands and beyond, culminating in his return to London after a world circumnavigation. The main character is Dampier himself, driven by insatiable curiosity rather than greed, and the supporting cast includes the crews of the ships he sails on, as well as the various indigenous peoples and settlers he meets. The setting shifts constantly across the globe’s oceans and coastlines in the late 1600s. Key narrative arcs include his early days as a privateer, his explorations of uncharted territories, and the gradual accumulation of knowledge that makes him a noted naturalist and writer. The manga emphasizes the act of eating as a vital part of understanding a new world, turning each unfamiliar ingredient or cooking method into a small adventure of its own.