The Cambridge Travel Books series was created during the early part of the twentieth century, the aim being to illustrate the history of geographical discovery by gathering together eyewitness accounts from selected journeys of importance. All of the volumes in the series are carefully edited, each containing a concise, yet informative, introduction, a timeline, and numerous illustrations. This book focuses on the earliest journeys around the world; firsthand accounts are provided regarding voyages by Ferdinand Magellan, Francis Drake, Thomas Cavendish, and Jacob Le Maire with William...
The Cambridge Travel Books series was created during the early part of the twentieth century, the aim being to illustrate the history of geographical ...
