The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques And Discoveries Of The English Nation, V. 8 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419178733)

The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques And Discoveries Of The English Nation, Volume 8 is a comprehensive collection of accounts of English exploration and trade throughout the world during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book is edited by Richard Hakluyt, an English writer and geographer who was instrumental in promoting English exploration and colonization. This volume covers a wide range of topics, including voyages to the Arctic, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It includes accounts of the voyages of famous explorers such as Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Sir John Hawkins. The book also features descriptions of trade routes, ports, and markets, as well as encounters with indigenous peoples and their cultures.The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques And Discoveries Of The English Nation, Volume 8 is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of exploration and trade during the early modern period. It provides a fascinating insight into the motivations, experiences, and challenges faced by English explorers and traders as they sought to expand their knowledge and influence across the globe.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: Richard Hakluyt
ISBN-10: 1419178733
ISBN-13: 9781419178733
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.50w x 0.57d