Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period
These volumes contain documentation of several voyages and journeys during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Chapters include information on travels through Norway, Lapland, Iceland, and other areas in Europe, as well as the voyages of John Thevenot through Italy and the Middle East. Several secti...
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E. Newbery
1796
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| Summary: | These volumes contain documentation of several voyages and journeys during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Chapters include information on travels through Norway, Lapland, Iceland, and other areas in Europe, as well as the voyages of John Thevenot through Italy and the Middle East. Several sections deal with the Jesuit missions in China, tours through Copenhagen, Stockholm, and St. Petersburg, and a section on the Hudson Bay. Each of these regions are discussed at length, with a special attention placed on their resources and economies. |
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