Voyages To The East-Indies V2: By John Splinter Stavorinus

Book Overview

Voyages To The East-Indies V2: By John Splinter Stavorinus (1798) is a book that documents the travels of John Splinter Stavorinus, a Dutch explorer, during his voyages to the East Indies in the late 18th century. The book is written by Samuel Hull Wilcocke and is the second volume of a two-part series. The book provides detailed accounts of Stavorinus' experiences and observations during his travels through various regions of the East Indies, including Java, Sumatra, and the Moluccas. The author describes the geography, flora, fauna, and people of these regions, as well as the customs, traditions, and religions of the local inhabitants.The book also contains Stavorinus' observations on the political and economic conditions of the East Indies during his time, including the impact of European colonial powers on the region. The author provides insights into the trading practices and economic relationships between the Dutch East India Company and the local populations.Overall, Voyages To The East-Indies V2: By John Splinter Stavorinus (1798) is a valuable historical document that provides a vivid and detailed account of the East Indies during the late 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, geography, and culture of this region.Containing A Voyage To The Cape Of Good Hope, Batavia, Samarang, Macasser, Amboyna, And Surat, With Accounts Of Those Places, In The Years 1774-75. In Three Volumes. 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: 1165814412
• ISBN13: 9781165814411
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"