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Ralph Fitch: England''s Pioneer to India and Burma; His Companions and Contemporaries; With His Remarkable Narrative Told in His Own Words (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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London and Lisbon; and in September, the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of North America was marked by the opening of a tower erected at Bristol in memory of John and Sebastian Cabot. Under these circumstances it is remarkable that the story of Ralph Fitch, embodying as it does, the first English account of the great resources of India and the Further East, should have escaped adequate attention. Passing references to his adven-7 turous journey are made by all the modern authori ties Professor Monier Williams, in the Contemporary Review of April, 1878, writing of the narrative and, assumedly, of the letters sent home by F itch and his companions, says, The account they published of their travels (preserved by Hakluyt) would well repay republication in a modern form, especially if illustrated and annotated like Colonel Yule's 'marco Polo.' The account of the voyage is here presented in full, with one small excision, which is duly indicated, for the first time since Hakluyt gave it to the world three centuries ago.
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- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1332436579
- ISBN 13 9781332436576
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages329
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Ralph Fitch, an English merchant who traveled to India and the Far East in the late 16th century. His journey was one of the first significant explorations of the East by an Englishman, and it played a pivotal role in the development of British trade with the region. The author delves into the political and religious climate of the time, examining the tension between England and Catholic Europe, and the growing prominence of English traders and explorers. The book also highlights the rise of England's maritime power and the challenges faced by English merchants in a world dominated by Spanish and Portuguese influence. Through Fitch's travels, the book provides a unique and fascinating account of the diverse cultures and societies of India and the Far East, including the Mughal Empire under Akbar. It reveals the resourcefulness and determination of early English explorers, their willingness to face danger and hardship in pursuit of trade and discovery, and their contributions to the burgeoning British Empire. This book offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal era of exploration and expansion, highlighting the remarkable achievements of those who dared to venture beyond the known world, ultimately shaping the course of history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332436576_0
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