Publisher's Synopsis
A Relation Of Two Several Voyages Made Into The East Indies (1700) is a historical book written by Christopher Fryke. The book is a detailed account of two separate voyages made by Fryke into the East Indies. Fryke was a sailor and merchant who sailed from England to the East Indies in the late 17th century. The book describes the places Fryke visited, the people he met, and the challenges he faced during his voyages. The first voyage took place in 1683-1684, where Fryke sailed to the island of Sumatra and the city of Bantam in Java. The second voyage was in 1686-1687, where Fryke sailed to the island of Java, the city of Batavia, and the island of Celebes. The book provides a detailed description of the East Indies, including the culture, customs, and traditions of the people living there. Fryke also describes the trade and commerce that took place in the region, including the trade of spices, textiles, and precious metals. Throughout the book, Fryke provides a firsthand account of the dangers and difficulties faced by sailors during the 17th century, including storms, disease, and piracy. The book also includes illustrations and maps that provide a visual representation of the places Fryke visited. Overall, A Relation Of Two Several Voyages Made Into The East Indies (1700) is a valuable historical account of the East Indies during the 17th century, providing insight into the culture, trade, and challenges faced by sailors during this time period.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.
