Early Dutch And English Voyages To Spitsbergen In The Seventeenth Century

""Early Dutch and English Voyages to Spitsbergen in the Seventeenth Century"" by Basil Soulsby is a historical account of the exploration and colonization of Spitsbergen (now known as Svalbard), an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. The book focuses on the voyages of Dutch and English explorers during the 17th century, including Willem Barents, Henry Hudson, and William Baffin. The author provides detailed descriptions of the expeditions, including the challenges faced by the explorers such as harsh weather conditions, dangerous ice floes, and encounters with polar bears. The book also delves into the economic and political motivations behind the expeditions, such as the search for new trade routes and the desire to establish whaling and fishing industries. Through primary sources and archival research, Soulsby offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the early exploration and colonization of Spitsbergen, shedding light on the history of Arctic exploration and its impact on global trade and commerce.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.