The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 02 By: Richard Hakluyt (1552-1616)
Richard Hakluyt's compilation of voyages, journeys, and discoveries in the second volume of "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" is a fascinating and comprehensive account of England's maritime history. The collection captures the spirit of exploration and adventure that characterized the Age of Discovery, featuring accounts of travels to distant lands, encounters with indigenous peoples, and descriptions of exotic landscapes. Hakluyt's meticulous research and detailed descriptions bring to life the challenges and triumphs of early English explorers, creating a vivid picture of the dangers and rewards of oceanic exploration. The volume covers a wide range of topics, from the search for the Northwest Passage to encounters with the Ottoman Empire, offering readers a diverse array of narratives that shed light on England's role in shaping the world during this pivotal period in history. Overall, "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the development of England as a global power. Hakluyt's work provides a valuable insight into the motivations and experiences of the men who risked their lives to discover new lands and establish trade routes, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. First Page: Transcriber's Notes The printed edition from which this e text has been produced retains the spelling and abreviations of Hakluyt's 16th century original. In this version, the spelling has been retained, but the following manuscript abbreviations have been silently expanded: vowels with macrons = vowel 'n' or 'm' q; = que (in the Latin) y[e] = the; y[t] = that; w[t] = with This edition contains footnotes and two types of sidenotes. Most footnotes are added by the editor. They follow modern (19th century) spelling conventions. Those that don't are Hakluyt's (and are not always systematically marked as such by the editor). The sidenotes are Hakluyt's own. Summarizing sidenotes are labelled [Sidenote: ] and placed before the sentence to which they apply. Sidenotes that are keyed with a symbol are labeled [Marginal note: ] and placed at the point of the symbol, except in poetry, where they are moved to the nearest convenient break in the text. End Transcriber's Notes THE PRINCIPAL Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, AND Discoveries OF The English Nation. Collected by RICHARD HAKLUYT, PREACHER, AND Edited by EDMUND GOLDSMID, F.R.H.S. VOL. II. NORTHEASTERN EUROPE, AND ADJACENT COUNTRIES. Part I. TARTARY. THE PRINCIPAL Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, AND Discoveries OF The English Nation... Continue reading book >>

The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 02 By: Richard Hakluyt (1552-1616)

Richard Hakluyt's compilation of voyages, journeys, and discoveries in the second volume of "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" is a fascinating and comprehensive account of England's maritime history. The collection captures the spirit of exploration and adventure that characterized the Age of Discovery, featuring accounts of travels to distant lands, encounters with indigenous peoples, and descriptions of exotic landscapes.

Hakluyt's meticulous research and detailed descriptions bring to life the challenges and triumphs of early English explorers, creating a vivid picture of the dangers and rewards of oceanic exploration. The volume covers a wide range of topics, from the search for the Northwest Passage to encounters with the Ottoman Empire, offering readers a diverse array of narratives that shed light on England's role in shaping the world during this pivotal period in history.

Overall, "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the development of England as a global power. Hakluyt's work provides a valuable insight into the motivations and experiences of the men who risked their lives to discover new lands and establish trade routes, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.

First Page:

Transcriber's Notes

The printed edition from which this e text has been produced retains the spelling and abreviations of Hakluyt's 16th century original. In this version, the spelling has been retained, but the following manuscript abbreviations have been silently expanded:

vowels with macrons = vowel 'n' or 'm' q; = que (in the Latin) y[e] = the; y[t] = that; w[t] = with

This edition contains footnotes and two types of sidenotes. Most footnotes are added by the editor. They follow modern (19th century) spelling conventions. Those that don't are Hakluyt's (and are not always systematically marked as such by the editor). The sidenotes are Hakluyt's own. Summarizing sidenotes are labelled [Sidenote: ] and placed before the sentence to which they apply. Sidenotes that are keyed with a symbol are labeled [Marginal note: ] and placed at the point of the symbol, except in poetry, where they are moved to the nearest convenient break in the text.

End Transcriber's Notes

THE PRINCIPAL Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, AND Discoveries OF The English Nation.

Collected by RICHARD HAKLUYT, PREACHER,

AND

Edited by EDMUND GOLDSMID, F.R.H.S.

VOL. II.

NORTHEASTERN EUROPE, AND ADJACENT COUNTRIES.

Part I.

TARTARY.

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Book sections
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 01	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 02	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 03
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 04	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 05 Central and Southern Europe	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 06
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 07 England's Naval Exploits Against Spain	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 08 Asia, Part I	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 09 Asia, Part II
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 10 Asia, Part III	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 11	The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, and Discoveries of The English Nation, Vol. XII., America, Part I.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation. Vol. XIII. America. Part II.

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