Publisher's Synopsis
""Divers Voyages Touching The Discovery Of America And The Islands Adjacent"" is a book written by Richard Hakluyt, a 16th-century English writer and geographer. The book is a collection of first-hand accounts of voyages made by various explorers to the Americas and the surrounding islands. It includes narratives of the journeys of Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, and other early explorers. The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the voyages of Columbus, including his first voyage in 1492 and his subsequent voyages to the Caribbean and South America. The second part covers the voyages of Vespucci, including his explorations of the coast of Brazil and his travels to the Caribbean and Central America. The third part includes accounts of other explorers, including Juan Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado.The book provides a detailed and fascinating look at the early exploration of the Americas, including the encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples. It also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna of the New World, as well as the geography and climate of the regions visited by the explorers.Overall, ""Divers Voyages Touching The Discovery Of America And The Islands Adjacent"" is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on the early exploration of the Americas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the New World and the early interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples.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.
