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Early Spanish Voyages to the Strait of Magellan (Hardcover, New Ed): Sir Clements Markham Early Spanish Voyages to the Strait of Magellan (Hardcover, New Ed)
Sir Clements Markham
R4,156 Discovery Miles 41 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Narratives, translated and edited, with a preface, introduction and notes, of the second voyage through the strait, commanded by the Comendador Loaysa and SebastiA!n del Cano, 1524-6, the third voyage, under the command of SimA(3)n de Alcazaba, 1534-5, and the reconnaissance by Bartolome and Gonzalo de Nodal, 1618-19; with a fragment relating to the expedition sent by the bishop of Plasencia under Alonso de Camargo, 1539-41. Contents: Introduction to the expedition of the comendador Loaysa and Juan Sebastian del Cano.-List of survivors of the Magellan expedition brought back by Juan Sebastian del Cano, in the Victoria.-Expedition of the comendador Loaysa to Maluco.-Narrative of the Loaysa expedition by Captain Andres de Urdaneta.-Description of the strait of Magellan by the pilot Martin de Uriarte.-Narrative of the voyage of the pinnace Santiago.-Narrative of the voyage of Alvarez de Sayavedra by Vicencio of Naples.-Introduction to the expedition of Simon de Alcazaba.-Principal officers of Alcazaba's expedition.-Narrative of the expedition of Simon de Alcazaba by Alonso (Veedor) This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1911.

Book of the Knowledge of All the Kingdoms, Lands, and Lordships that are in the World - And the Arms and Devices of each Land... Book of the Knowledge of All the Kingdoms, Lands, and Lordships that are in the World - And the Arms and Devices of each Land and Lordship, or of the Kings and Lords who possess them. Written by a Spanish Franciscan in the Middle of the XIV Century. Published for the First Time with Notes by Marcos Jimenez de la Espada, in 1877 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Sir Clements Markham
R4,130 Discovery Miles 41 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Translation of the Libro del Conoscimiento de todos los reynos. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1912.

The War of Quito, by Pedro de Cieza de Leon, and Inca Documents (Hardcover, New Ed): Sir Clements R. Markham The War of Quito, by Pedro de Cieza de Leon, and Inca Documents (Hardcover, New Ed)
Sir Clements R. Markham
R4,148 Discovery Miles 41 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Book III (1543-44) of Cieza's 'Civil Wars of Peru', translated and edited. The additional documents continue the narrative to c. 1568. For other sections of the same source, in volumes variously titled, see Second Series 42 and 54. Contents: Contents: Introductory note.-The war of Quito / Pedro de Cieza de Leon (LIII chapters), with notes.-Letter from the Bishop of Cuzco to the King.-Indictment of the judges against the Viceroy. Sequel [by the editor]-Letter from Carbajal to Gonzalo Pizarro.-Gasca's voyage.-Murder of the Inca Manco narrated by his son.-Mission of Figueroa to the Inca.-Note on Molina.-Index This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1913.

The Quest and Occupation of Tahiti by Emissaries of Spain during the Years 1772-1776 - Told in Despatches and other... The Quest and Occupation of Tahiti by Emissaries of Spain during the Years 1772-1776 - Told in Despatches and other Contemporary Documents. Volume I (Hardcover, New Ed)
Bolton Glanvill Corney
R4,138 Discovery Miles 41 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Instructions, minutes, despatches, and other documents from Spanish and English archives, relating to exploration of the East Indies, translated into English and compiled, with notes and an introduction.. Continued in Second Series 36 and 43. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1913. Owing to technical constraints the section of the large general chart of the islands, constructed by Don Juan Hervd, showing Huahine, Ra'iatea, Tahaa, and Porapora is not included.

Cathay and the Way Thither. Being a Collection of Medieval Notices of China - New Edition. Volume II: Odoric of Pordenone... Cathay and the Way Thither. Being a Collection of Medieval Notices of China - New Edition. Volume II: Odoric of Pordenone (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Henri Cordier
R1,268 R1,173 Discovery Miles 11 730 Save R95 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book contains a preliminary essay on the intercourse between China and the western nations previous to the discovery of the cape route, the travels of Friar Odoric of Pordenone, and Pegolotti's notices of the land route to Cathay and of Asiatic trade in the fourteenth century.

New Light on Drake, A Collection of Documents relating to his Voyage of Circumnavigation, 1577-1580 (Hardcover, New Ed): Zelia... New Light on Drake, A Collection of Documents relating to his Voyage of Circumnavigation, 1577-1580 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Zelia Nuttall
R4,189 Discovery Miles 41 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume contains Spanish official documents, depositions by prisoners, documents relating to NuA+/-o da Silva, etc., translated and edited. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1914. Owing to technical constraints the contemporary engraved portrait of Sir Francis Drake which appeared in the original edition of the book is not included.

The Travels of Peter Mundy, in Europe and Asia, 1608-1667 - Volume II: Travels in Asia, 1628-1634 (Hardcover, New Ed): Lt -Col... The Travels of Peter Mundy, in Europe and Asia, 1608-1667 - Volume II: Travels in Asia, 1628-1634 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Lt -Col Sir Richard Carnac Temple
R4,189 Discovery Miles 41 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Continued from Second Series 17. From the Rawlinson MS. A. 315 in the Bodleian Library. Continues in Second Series 45 and 46. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1914.

The Quest and Occupation of Tahiti by Emissaries of Spain during the Years 1772-1776 - Told in Despatches and other... The Quest and Occupation of Tahiti by Emissaries of Spain during the Years 1772-1776 - Told in Despatches and other Contemporary Documents. Volume II (Hardcover, New Ed)
Bolton Glanvill Corney
R4,147 Discovery Miles 41 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Continued from Second Series 32. Instructions, minutes, despatches, and other documents from Spanish and English archives, relating to exploration of the East Indies, translated into English and compiled, with notes and an introduction. Continued in Second Series 43 This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1915.

Cathay and the Way Thither. Being a Collection of Medieval Notices of China - New Edition. Volume III: Missionary Friars -... Cathay and the Way Thither. Being a Collection of Medieval Notices of China - New Edition. Volume III: Missionary Friars - Rashiduddin - Pegolotti - Marignolli (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Henri Cordier
R1,268 R1,173 Discovery Miles 11 730 Save R95 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume throws light on the medieval geography of Asia by compiling: letters and reports of missionary friars from Cathay and India (1292-1338); Pegolotti's notices of the land route to Cathay (circa 1330-1340); and John De' Marignolli's recollections of eastern travel (1338-1358).

A New Account of East India and Persia. Being Nine Years' Travels, 1672-1681, by John Fryer - Volume III (Hardcover, New... A New Account of East India and Persia. Being Nine Years' Travels, 1672-1681, by John Fryer - Volume III (Hardcover, New Ed)
William Crooke
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Composed in the form of letters and first published in 1698. This volume, edited with notes and an introduction, contains Letters V (continued) - Letter VIII. Continues Second Series 19 and 20. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1915.

Cathay and the Way Thither. Being a Collection of Medieval Notices of China - New Edition. Volume IV: Ibn Batuta - Benedict... Cathay and the Way Thither. Being a Collection of Medieval Notices of China - New Edition. Volume IV: Ibn Batuta - Benedict Goes (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Henri Cordier
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume throws light on the medieval geography of Asia by compiling Ibn Battuta's travels in Bengal and China (circa 1347) and the travels of Benedict Goes from Agra to Cathay (1602-1607).

The Book of Duarte Barbosa, An Account of the Countries bordering on the Indian Ocean and their Inhabitants - Written by Duarte... The Book of Duarte Barbosa, An Account of the Countries bordering on the Indian Ocean and their Inhabitants - Written by Duarte Barbosa, and Completed about the year 1518 A.D. Volume I (Hardcover, New Ed)
Mansel Longworth Dames
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Translated from the Portuguese Text First Published in 1812 A.D. by the Royal Academy of Sciences at Lisbon, in Vol. II of its Collection of Documents regarding the History and Geography of the Nations beyond the Seas', edited and annotated. With a translation of chapter 2, the history of Rander, from Narmashankar's 'Principal events of Surat'. Continued in Second Series 49. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1918. Owing to technical constraints part of Diego Ribero's Map of the World, 1529, known as the Second Borgian Map, is not included.

The Travels of Peter Mundy, in Europe and Asia, 1608-1667 - Volume III, Part 1: Travels in England, Western India, Achin,... The Travels of Peter Mundy, in Europe and Asia, 1608-1667 - Volume III, Part 1: Travels in England, Western India, Achin, Macao, and the Canton River, 1634-1637 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Lt -Col Sir Richard Carnac Temple
R4,137 Discovery Miles 41 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Continued from Second Series 17 and 35. Pagination of this and the following volume (Second Series 46) is continuous. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1919.

The Chronicle of Muntaner - Volume II (Hardcover, New Ed): Lady Goodenough The Chronicle of Muntaner - Volume II (Hardcover, New Ed)
Lady Goodenough
R4,136 Discovery Miles 41 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Follows on from Second Series 50, with which the main pagination is continuous. The text, translated from the Catalan, covers 1285 to 1328. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1921.

The Journal of William Lockerby, Sandalwood Trader in the Fijian Islands during the Years 1808-1809 - With an Introduction and... The Journal of William Lockerby, Sandalwood Trader in the Fijian Islands during the Years 1808-1809 - With an Introduction and Other Papers connected with the Earliest European Visitors to the Islands (Hardcover, New Ed)
Leonard C Wharton; Edited by Sir Everard Im Thurn
R4,163 Discovery Miles 41 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The additional documents include Samuel Patterson's account of the wreck of the Eliza, 1808, the journal of the missionaries from the Hibernia, 1809, Captain Richard Siddon's experiences in Fiji in 1809-15, and extracts from periodical publications, 1804-15. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1925.

The Life of the Icelander Jon Olafsson, Traveller to India, Written by Himself and Completed about 1661 A.D. - With a... The Life of the Icelander Jon Olafsson, Traveller to India, Written by Himself and Completed about 1661 A.D. - With a Continuation, by Another Hand, up to his Death in 1679. Volume I. Life and Travels: Iceland, England, Denmark, White Sea, Faroes, Spitzbergen, Norway 1593-1622 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Bertha S Phillpotts
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Translated from the Icelandic edition of Sigfus Bloendal and edited by the translator. The volume covers his life and travels, 1593-1622, in Iceland, England, Denmark, White Sea, Faroes, Spitzbergen, Norway. Continued, with new editors, in Second Series 68. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1923. Owing to technical constraints it has not been possible to reproduce Wije's View of Copenhagen in 1611 which appeared in the first edition of the work.

The Travels of Peter Mundy, in Europe and Asia, 1608-1667 - Volume IV: Travels in Europe 1639-1647 (Hardcover, New Ed): Lt -Col... The Travels of Peter Mundy, in Europe and Asia, 1608-1667 - Volume IV: Travels in Europe 1639-1647 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Lt -Col Sir Richard Carnac Temple
R1,209 Discovery Miles 12 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Continued from Second Series 46, and see also Second Series 17, 35, 45 for previous volumes, and Second Series 78 for the final one. With Mundy's second appendix, including a note on English change-ringing. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1925.

Francis Mortoft: his Book, Being his Travels through France and Italy 1658-1659 (Hardcover, New Ed): Malcolm Letts Francis Mortoft: his Book, Being his Travels through France and Italy 1658-1659 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Malcolm Letts
R4,147 Discovery Miles 41 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1925.

The Papers of Thomas Bowrey, 1669-1713 - Discovered in 1913 by John Humphreys, M.A., F.S.A., and now in the possession of... The Papers of Thomas Bowrey, 1669-1713 - Discovered in 1913 by John Humphreys, M.A., F.S.A., and now in the possession of Lieut.-Colonel Henry Howard, F.S.A.. (Hardcover, New Ed)
Sir Richard Carnac Temple
R4,173 Discovery Miles 41 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part I. Diary of a Six Weeks' Tour in 1698 in Holland and Flanders. Part II. The Story of the Mary Galley, 1704-1710 This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1927. Owing to technical constraints it has not been possible to reproduce "Map 4: Charts of the Essex and Kentish Coasts about the Estuary of the Thames, drawn by Thomas Bowrey to illustrate his voyages in his yacht, the Duck, 1690-1701" which appeared in the first edition of the work.

Travels of Fray Sebastien Manrique 1629-1643 - A Translation of the Itinerario de las Missiones Orientales. Volume I: Arakan... Travels of Fray Sebastien Manrique 1629-1643 - A Translation of the Itinerario de las Missiones Orientales. Volume I: Arakan (Hardcover, New Ed)
C Eckford Luard; H. Hosten
R4,188 Discovery Miles 41 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Continued in Second Series 61. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1927.

A Relation of a Voyage to Guiana by Robert Harcourt 1613 - With Purchas' Transcript of a Report made at Harcourt's... A Relation of a Voyage to Guiana by Robert Harcourt 1613 - With Purchas' Transcript of a Report made at Harcourt's Instance on the Marrawini District (Hardcover, New Ed)
Sir C Alexander Harris
R4,140 Discovery Miles 41 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Edited with introduction and notes. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1928.

Travels of Fray Sebastien Manrique 1629-1643 - A Translation of the Itinerario de las Missiones Orientales (Hardcover, New Ed):... Travels of Fray Sebastien Manrique 1629-1643 - A Translation of the Itinerario de las Missiones Orientales (Hardcover, New Ed)
Sir C Eckford Luard; H. Hosten
R4,184 Discovery Miles 41 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Continued from Second Series 59. This is a the ebook edition of the volume first published in 1927.

The Desert Route to India, Being the Journals of Four Travellers by the Great Desert Caravan Route between Aleppo and Basra,... The Desert Route to India, Being the Journals of Four Travellers by the Great Desert Caravan Route between Aleppo and Basra, 1745-1751 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Douglas Carruthers
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The journals of William Beawes, Gaylard Roberts, Bartholomew Plaisted, and John Carmichael. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1929.

Select Documents illustrating the Four Voyages of Columbus - Including those contained in R. H. Major's Select Letters of... Select Documents illustrating the Four Voyages of Columbus - Including those contained in R. H. Major's Select Letters of Christopher Columbus. Volumes I-II (Hardcover, New Ed)
Cecil Jane
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Translated and edited, with additional material, and introduction and notes. Enlarges on First Series 43 (1870). Continued in Second Series 70. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1930.

Relations of Golconda in the Early Seventeenth Century (Hardcover, New Ed): W.H. Moreland Relations of Golconda in the Early Seventeenth Century (Hardcover, New Ed)
W.H. Moreland
R4,140 Discovery Miles 41 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

William Methwold's 'Relation', reprinted from Purchas his Pilgrimes and two other 'relations', one by Antony Schorer, translated from the Dutch, the other anonymous. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1931. Owing to technical constraints it has not been possible to reproduce the map of "The Bay of Bengal, and the Kingdoms surrounding it" which formed the frontispiece of the first edition of the work.

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