The East And West Indian Mirror: Being An Account Of Joris Van Speilbergen's Voyage Round The World 1614-1617 And The Australian Navigations Of Jacob (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430448426)

The book titled ""The East and West Indian Mirror"" by J.A.J. de Villiers is a historical account of two significant voyages undertaken by Dutch explorers in the early 17th century. The book primarily focuses on the voyage of Joris van Speilbergen, who sailed around the world between 1614 and 1617. The author provides a detailed description of the journey, including the places visited, the people encountered, and the challenges faced by the crew.In addition to this, the book also covers the Australian navigations of Jacob Le Maire, who along with Willem Cornelisz Schouten, discovered a new route to the Pacific Ocean in 1615. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Le Maire's journey, highlighting the significance of his discovery and its impact on the Dutch East India Company.The book is a valuable source of information for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of exploration and the Dutch colonial period. It is well-researched and provides a comprehensive account of the two voyages, including maps, illustrations, and primary source documents. Overall, ""The East and West Indian Mirror"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. A. J. De Villiers
ISBN-10: 1430448423
ISBN-13: 9781430448426
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d