Virginia Voyages: From Hakluyt's Principal Navigations

Virginia Voyages: From Hakluyt's Principal Navigations

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Author: David B. Quinn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1973

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This historical account chronicles the early European expeditions to the Virginia colony, drawing directly from the foundational narratives compiled in Richard Hakluyt's Principal Navigations. It presents a meticulous examination of the challenges, discoveries, and motivations behind these pivotal journeys across the Atlantic. D.B. Quinn illuminates the intricate details of exploration and settlement, offering a scholarly perspective on the formative years of American history. The work instructs readers on the primary source material, providing essential context for understanding the ambitions and realities of colonial expansion. This authoritative volume serves as an indispensable resource for historians and enthusiasts of early American exploration.

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Description

Author: David B. Quinn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1973

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This historical account chronicles the early European expeditions to the Virginia colony, drawing directly from the foundational narratives compiled in Richard Hakluyt's Principal Navigations. It presents a meticulous examination of the challenges, discoveries, and motivations behind these pivotal journeys across the Atlantic. D.B. Quinn illuminates the intricate details of exploration and settlement, offering a scholarly perspective on the formative years of American history. The work instructs readers on the primary source material, providing essential context for understanding the ambitions and realities of colonial expansion. This authoritative volume serves as an indispensable resource for historians and enthusiasts of early American exploration.