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The Voyages Of Pedro Fernandez De Quiros V1: 1595-1606

The Voyages Of Pedro Fernandez De Quiros V1: 1595-1606

De Quiros, Pedro Fernandez
Markham, Clements Robert

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ISBN10: 1163289698
ISBN13: 9781163289693
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros V1: 1595-1606 is a historical book that chronicles the voyages of the Spanish explorer Pedro Fernandez de Quiros during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book is written by Pedro Fernandez de Quiros himself and is translated into English, providing readers with a firsthand account of his adventures and discoveries.De Quiros was a prominent explorer during the Age of Discovery and is best known for his attempts to discover the legendary continent of Terra Australis, or the Unknown Southern Land. He made several voyages to the Pacific Ocean and the South Pacific, exploring the islands of the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and other areas in the region.The book provides a detailed narrative of de Quiros' voyages, including his encounters with indigenous peoples, his struggles with disease and harsh weather conditions, and his efforts to establish Spanish colonies in the Pacific. It also includes maps and illustrations that help to bring his adventures to life.Overall, The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros V1: 1595-1606 is a fascinating historical account of one of the most important explorers of the Age of Discovery. It offers a unique perspective on the early exploration of the Pacific and provides readers with a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early exploration.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.

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