The Three Voyages Of Martin Frobisher: In Search Of A Passage To Cathaia And India By The Northwest, 1576-1578 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163294581)

The Three Voyages of Martin Frobisher: In Search of a Passage to Cathaia and India by the Northwest, 1576-1578 is a historical account of the three voyages undertaken by English explorer Martin Frobisher in the late 16th century. The book is written by Richard Collinson and provides a detailed description of Frobisher's attempts to find a new trade route to India and Cathaia (China) by sailing through the Arctic waters of North America. The book begins by providing background information on Frobisher's life and his motivations for undertaking these voyages. It then delves into the details of each of the three expeditions, including the ships used, the crew members, the challenges faced, and the discoveries made. The book also explores the political and economic factors that influenced Frobisher's voyages, including the rivalry between England and Spain, and the desire for new trade routes to bypass Portuguese control of existing routes.Throughout the book, Collinson draws on a variety of primary sources, including Frobisher's own journals and letters, to provide a vivid and engaging account of these historic voyages. He also provides context and analysis to help readers understand the significance of Frobisher's expeditions in the broader history of European exploration and colonization.Overall, The Three Voyages of Martin Frobisher: In Search of a Passage to Cathaia and India by the Northwest, 1576-1578 is a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of the most important early attempts to find a new trade route to Asia. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of exploration, trade, and colonization in 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: Richard Collinson
ISBN-10: 1163294586
ISBN-13: 9781163294581
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d