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Wright, I. A.

Documents Concerning the English Voyages to the Spanish Main 1569-1580; I, Spanish Documents selected from the Archives of the Indies at Seville; II, English Accounts, Sir Francis Drake Revived and Others

1932

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Year of publication
1932
Place of printing
London. The Hakluyt Society
Author
Wright, I. A.
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - Central America & West Indies Hakluyt Society
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [22.5 x 14.5 cm]; lxiv, 348 pp, frontis (portrait) with tissue guard, 2 folding maps (one colored), bibliog, index. original blind-stamped blue cloth, gilt vignette on covers, gilt lettering on spine, spine a bit rubbed & lightly faded, but fine and clean condition, gilt bright. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. This fascinating set of documents on the various expeditions of the period is presented with a good 50 page introduction that provides the historical background. Voyages include those of Oxenham, Drake, Hawkins, Barker, and others, based on both Spanish and English documents.
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