A Relation Of Two Several Voyages Made Into The East Indies (1700)

By Christopher Fryke and Christopher Schewitzer

Book Overview

""A Relation Of Two Several Voyages Made Into The East Indies"" is a historical book written by Christopher Fryke in 1700. The book describes two voyages made by Fryke to the East Indies, which took place between 1679 and 1681. In the first voyage, Fryke was a member of the crew of the ship ""The Return"". The ship sailed from London to the East Indies, stopping at various ports along the way. Fryke describes the different cultures and customs he encountered during the journey, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by the crew, including storms and attacks by pirates.In the second voyage, Fryke was part of a trading expedition to the East Indies. He describes the various goods that were traded, including spices, textiles, and precious stones, and the negotiations that took place with local merchants. He also provides insight into the political and economic situation in the region at the time.Throughout the book, Fryke provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered during his voyages. He also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places he visited. ""A Relation Of Two Several Voyages Made Into The East Indies"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the early European exploration and trade in the East Indies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166478343
• ISBN13: 9781166478346
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"