Publisher's Synopsis
Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer to India and Burma: His Companions and Contemporaries is a historical book written by John Horton Ryley in 1899. The book is a biography of Ralph Fitch, who was an English merchant and explorer in the late 16th century. Fitch was one of the first Englishmen to travel to India and Burma, and he played a significant role in establishing trade relations between England and these countries.The book provides a detailed account of Fitch's life and his travels to India and Burma. It also includes information about his companions and contemporaries who were involved in the same trade ventures. Ryley uses primary sources to reconstruct the events of Fitch's life and provides a comprehensive overview of the political and economic conditions of the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of Fitch's life and travels. The first few chapters provide background information about Fitch and his early life in London. The subsequent chapters describe his travels to India and Burma, his encounters with local rulers and merchants, and the challenges he faced in establishing trade relations.Overall, Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer to India and Burma: His Companions and Contemporaries is an informative and well-researched book that provides valuable insights into the history of English trade and exploration in Asia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, trade, and exploration.With His Remarkable Narrative Told In His Own Words.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.