Bøger af Thomas Rundall

""Narratives of Voyages Towards the Northwest: In Search of a Passage to Cathey and India 1496 to 1631"" is a historical book written by Thomas Rundall and published in 1849. The book is a collection of first-hand accounts of various voyages undertaken by European explorers in search of a Northwest Passage to Cathay (China) and India. The book covers a period of over a century, from 1496 to 1631, and includes narratives from famous explorers like John Cabot, Martin Frobisher, and Henry Hudson.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by these explorers, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with indigenous populations. It also sheds light on the economic and political motivations behind these voyages, as European nations sought to expand their trade routes and establish colonies in new territories.Overall, ""Narratives of Voyages Towards the Northwest"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early interactions between European explorers and indigenous peoples. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset and motivations of these early explorers, and provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges they faced in their quest for new lands and trade routes.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.

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