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

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

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Travel Writing20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163576379
ISBN13: 9781163576373
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Voyages Of Pedro Fernandez De Quiros V1: 1595-1606 is a historical account of the travels and explorations of the Spanish navigator Pedro Fernandez De Quiros during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book is written by De Quiros himself and chronicles his voyages to the South Pacific, including his search for the mythical Terra Australis Incognita (Unknown Southern Land). The first volume of the book covers De Quiros' travels from 1595 to 1606, during which he sailed across the Pacific Ocean, explored the Solomon Islands, and attempted to establish a Spanish colony in the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu). The book provides a detailed account of De Quiros' encounters with the indigenous peoples of the region, as well as his struggles with disease, mutiny, and other challenges.The Voyages Of Pedro Fernandez De Quiros V1: 1595-1606 is an important historical document that sheds light on the early European explorations of the South Pacific and the interactions between European explorers and indigenous peoples. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early colonial period.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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