Author: Richard Hakluyt; Selected and edited by John Hampden
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn and faded spine.
This historical non-fiction work presents a curated collection of accounts from Richard Hakluyt’s monumental “Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation.” It chronicles the daring expeditions and significant maritime achievements of the Tudor era, detailing the voyages of English explorers, merchants, and adventurers across the globe. The volume illuminates the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of these early navigators, offering a vivid portrayal of England’s burgeoning naval power and its quest for new trade routes and territories. It serves as an essential primary source for understanding the Age of Discovery from an English perspective, providing invaluable insights into the geopolitical landscape and the spirit of exploration during the 16th century.
