A Discourse Concerning Western Planting (1877) - Richard Hakluyt - Bog

A Discourse Concerning Western Planting is a historical book written by Richard Hakluyt in 1877. The book is a collection of letters, reports, and other documents related to the English colonization of North America in the 16th century. It discusses the reasons behind the English desire to establish colonies in the New World, the challenges faced by the colonizers, and the various attempts made by the English to establish settlements in North America. The book also provides a detailed account of the voyages of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh, who were among the most prominent figures in the early English attempts at colonization. A Discourse Concerning Western Planting is a valuable historical resource that sheds light on the early English attempts to establish colonies in North America and the political, economic, and social factors that influenced these efforts.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.