Hakluytus Posthumus V18: Or Purchas His Pilgrims, Containing A History Of The World In Sea Voyages And Land Travels By Englishmen And Others (1906)

By Samuel Purchas

Book Overview

Hakluytus Posthumus V18: Or Purchas His Pilgrims is a historical book that was written by Samuel Purchas and originally published in 1906. The book is a compilation of various sea voyages and land travels undertaken by Englishmen and others throughout the world. It is a continuation of the work of Richard Hakluyt, who was an English writer and geographer. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different geographical location. The sections include accounts of voyages to the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The book provides a detailed history of the world during the time period of these voyages and travels.The book is a valuable source of information for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of exploration and travel. It includes descriptions of the people, places, and cultures encountered by the travelers, as well as their experiences and observations. Overall, Hakluytus Posthumus V18: Or Purchas His Pilgrims is a comprehensive and fascinating account of the world during the age of exploration. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of travel and the world.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: 1120625343
• ISBN13: 9781120625342
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"