Early Dutch And English Voyages To Spitsbergen In The Seventeenth Century

""Early Dutch and English Voyages to Spitsbergen in the Seventeenth Century"" is a historical account of the voyages made by Dutch and English explorers to the Arctic island of Spitsbergen during the 17th century. The book is written by Basil Soulsby and provides a detailed description of the expeditions, including the voyages made by Willem Barentsz, Henry Hudson, and others. The author also provides insights into the political and economic motivations behind these voyages, as well as the challenges faced by the explorers in their attempts to navigate the treacherous waters of the Arctic. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration and the early interactions between Europeans and the indigenous people of the region.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.