Tudor adventures: an Arctic voyage of discovery ; the hunt for the Northeast Ppassage

In this moving story of daring, discovery, tragedy, and adventure, historian James Evans vividly shows how the 1553 voyage of Sir Hugh Willoughby, a brave gentleman soldier, and Richard Chancellor, a brilliant young scientist and practical man of the sea, laid the foundations for England's expa...

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Main Author: Evans, James (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Pegausus Books New York 2014
Edition:1. Pegausus Books hardcover ed.
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Summary:In this moving story of daring, discovery, tragedy, and adventure, historian James Evans vividly shows how the 1553 voyage of Sir Hugh Willoughby, a brave gentleman soldier, and Richard Chancellor, a brilliant young scientist and practical man of the sea, laid the foundations for England's expansion on a global stage
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 356-370) and index
Physical Description:IX, 383, [16] S. Ill., Kt. 24 cm

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