A Plain Description Of The Bermudas, Now Called Sommer Islands: With The Manner Of Their Discovery 1609 (1613)

By Silvester Jourdain

Book Overview

""A Plain Description of the Bermudas, Now Called Sommer Islands: With the Manner of Their Discovery 1609 (1613)"" is a historical book written by Silvester Jourdain. The book provides a detailed account of the discovery of the Bermudas, also known as the Sommer Islands, in 1609. It describes the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as the indigenous people who lived there. The book also discusses the early settlements on the islands and the challenges faced by the settlers, including hurricanes, droughts, and attacks by the native population. Jourdain's work is considered an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of the Bermudas and the European colonization of the New World. It is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of the Americas.By The Shipwreck And Admirable Deliverance Of Sir Thomas Gates And Sir George Sommers.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165247550
• ISBN13: 9781165247554
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"