The North-West and North-East Passages, 1576–1611

This book, part of the Cambridge Travel Books series, focuses is on early journeys made through the north-western and north-eastern passages.

Philip F. Alexander (Edited by)

9781107600614, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 September 2011

230 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm, 0.26 kg

The Cambridge Travel Books series was created during the early part of the twentieth century, the aim being to illustrate the history of geographical discovery by gathering together eyewitness accounts from selected journeys of importance. All of the volumes in the series are carefully edited, each containing a concise, yet informative, introduction, a timeline, and numerous illustrations. In this book the focus is on early journeys made through the north-western and north-eastern passages. Accounts are included of voyages by Martin Frobisher, John Davis, Henry Hudson, and William Barents. This a fascinating collection that will remain of value to anyone with an interest in Arctic geography and the history of exploration.

Introduction
Some important dates in the history of discovery
Part I. The North-West Passage: 1. Frobisher: first voyage (1576)
2. Frobisher: second voyage (1577)
3. Davis: first voyage (1585)
4. Davis: second voyage (1596)
5. Davis: third voyage (1587)
6. Hudson: last voyage (1610)
Part II. The North-East Passage: 1. Barents: third voyage (1596)
Appendix to the third voyage of Barents
Notes.

Subject Areas: Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700 [HBLH]