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The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation, Volume 1, is a book written by Richard Hakluyt. It is a comprehensive account of the voyages, expeditions, and discoveries made by the English nation from the time of King Henry VII to the end of the 16th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific voyage or expedition. The topics covered in the book include the discovery of America, the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, the search for the Northwest Passage, and the voyages to India and the Far East. The book also includes accounts of the exploits of famous English explorers such as Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Sir Humphrey Gilbert. The book is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of exploration and discovery. It is written in a clear and concise style and is accompanied by maps and illustrations that help to bring the stories to life. Overall, The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation, Volume 1, is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the early history of English exploration and discovery.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.
