Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer To India And Burma: His Companions And Contemporaries (1899)

By J. HORTON RYLEY

Book Overview

Ralph Fitch, England�������s Pioneer To India And Burma: His Companions And Contemporaries (1899) is a book written by John Horton Ryley that tells the story of Ralph Fitch, an English merchant who traveled to India and Burma in the late 16th century. The book chronicles Fitch's journey from England to the East, where he became the first Englishman to travel to India overland. Along the way, Fitch encountered a variety of people, including fellow merchants, soldiers, and rulers of various kingdoms. The book also provides insights into the political and economic climate of the time, as well as the cultural differences between England and the East. Additionally, Ryley includes information about Fitch's contemporaries and the historical events that shaped the world in which he lived. Overall, Ralph Fitch, England�������s Pioneer To India And Burma: His Companions And Contemporaries is a fascinating look at one man's journey to a foreign land and the impact he had on world history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104370786
• ISBN13: 9781104370787
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"