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General History And Collection Of Voyages And Travels Arranged In Systematic Order

- Forming A Complete History Of The Origin And Progress Of Navigation, Discovery And Commerce, By Sea And Land From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time V2

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General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery and Commerce, By Sea and Land from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time V2 is a comprehensive book written by Robert Kerr. The book is a compilation of various voyages and travels that have taken place throughout history, arranged in a systematic order. It provides a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, both by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering various voyages and travels that have taken place during the 16th and 17th centuries. It includes accounts of voyages made by famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan, as well as lesser-known travelers and adventurers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the discovery of new lands, the exploration of unknown territories, the establishment of trade routes, and the interaction between different cultures. It also provides insights into the political, economic, and social conditions of different regions during different periods of history. Overall, General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery and Commerce, By Sea and Land from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time V2 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of navigation, exploration, and commerce.Having procured a new guide, we arrived at Nuremburg on the 10th of March. This is a fine city, having a river running through the middle of it, and is defended by an excellent citadel. While here, I inquired of my landlord if there were any travellers going our way. He informed me that there were two ambassadors from the king of Poland then in the city, who, he was certain, would be happy to receive a visit from me. I therefore sent my chaplain, Stephen Testa, to inform these gentlemen of my being in Nuremburg, and of the purpose of my journey, and of my desire to pay them a visit.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162648576
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 480
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 816 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 25. november 2024
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General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery and Commerce, By Sea and Land from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time V2 is a comprehensive book written by Robert Kerr. The book is a compilation of various voyages and travels that have taken place throughout history, arranged in a systematic order. It provides a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, both by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering various voyages and travels that have taken place during the 16th and 17th centuries. It includes accounts of voyages made by famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan, as well as lesser-known travelers and adventurers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the discovery of new lands, the exploration of unknown territories, the establishment of trade routes, and the interaction between different cultures. It also provides insights into the political, economic, and social conditions of different regions during different periods of history. Overall, General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery and Commerce, By Sea and Land from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time V2 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of navigation, exploration, and commerce.Having procured a new guide, we arrived at Nuremburg on the 10th of March. This is a fine city, having a river running through the middle of it, and is defended by an excellent citadel. While here, I inquired of my landlord if there were any travellers going our way. He informed me that there were two ambassadors from the king of Poland then in the city, who, he was certain, would be happy to receive a visit from me. I therefore sent my chaplain, Stephen Testa, to inform these gentlemen of my being in Nuremburg, and of the purpose of my journey, and of my desire to pay them a visit.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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