The Voyages And Works Of John Davis, The Navigator

By John Jane, Charles Henry Coote, John Davis

Book Overview

The Voyages and Works of John Davis, The Navigator is a comprehensive collection of the writings and voyages of John Davis, an English navigator and explorer who lived in the 16th century. The book is a compilation of Davis' journals, letters, and other writings, as well as accounts of his voyages and discoveries in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.Davis was one of the most important navigators of his time, and his voyages helped to establish England's presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic. He made three voyages to the region between 1585 and 1587, during which he discovered several islands and mapped the coastlines of Greenland and Labrador.The book includes detailed descriptions of Davis' voyages, as well as his observations of the natural world and the indigenous peoples he encountered. It also includes his theories about the geography of the Arctic and his attempts to find a northwest passage to Asia.In addition to his writings, the book also includes biographical information about Davis, as well as historical context and analysis of his contributions to the field of navigation and exploration.Overall, The Voyages and Works of John Davis, The Navigator is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most significant explorers of the 16th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1163304123
• ISBN13: 9781163304129
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"