The Voyages And Works Of John Davis, The Navigator

The Voyages and Works of John Davis, the Navigator is a historical account of the life and achievements of John Davis, a renowned English navigator and explorer who lived during the 16th century. The book is written by John Davis himself and includes his personal accounts of his voyages and discoveries, as well as his scientific observations and theories about the world.The book begins with a detailed biography of John Davis, including his early life, education, and career as a sailor. It then goes on to describe his various voyages, including his expeditions to the Arctic and his attempts to find a Northwest Passage to Asia. The book also includes Davis's detailed maps and charts of the regions he explored, as well as his descriptions of the people, flora, and fauna he encountered.In addition to his exploration of the Arctic and attempts to find a Northwest Passage, Davis was also a skilled navigator and cartographer. He made significant contributions to the field of navigation, including the development of the Davis quadrant, a device used to determine latitude at sea. The book includes detailed descriptions of Davis's scientific observations and theories, as well as his contributions to the field of navigation.Overall, The Voyages and Works of John Davis, the Navigator is a fascinating historical account of one of England's most renowned explorers and navigators. It provides a detailed look into the life and achievements of John Davis, as well as his contributions to the fields of exploration, navigation, and cartography.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.