The Voyage Of Sir Henry Middleton To Bantam And The Maluco Islands (1855)

By Henry Middleton

Book Overview

The Voyage of Sir Henry Middleton to Bantam and the Maluco Islands is a historical account of the journey undertaken by Sir Henry Middleton, an English navigator and explorer, in the early 17th century. The book was originally published in 1855 and is written by Middleton himself. The narrative begins with the departure of Middleton and his crew from England in 1604, on board the ship the ""Oath"". The journey takes them through the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean, as they make their way towards the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including storms, disease, and hostile encounters with other ships.Once they arrive in Bantam, a major trading port in Java, Middleton establishes diplomatic relations with the local rulers and begins trading for spices. From there, he sets sail for the Maluco Islands, where he continues to trade and establish relationships with the local people. Throughout the book, Middleton provides detailed descriptions of the places he visits, the people he meets, and the products he trades. He also includes observations on the customs and traditions of the local populations, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on the journey. Overall, The Voyage of Sir Henry Middleton to Bantam and the Maluco Islands is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early days of European exploration and trade in Southeast Asia.Being The Second Voyage Set Forth By The Governor And Company Of Merchants Of London Trading Into 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: 1437345352
• ISBN13: 9781437345353
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"