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Author Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616
Title The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 09
Asia, Part II
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Summary "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" by Richard Hakluyt is a historical collection written during the late 16th century and into the early 17th century. The work compiles the accounts of various navigators and explorers, documenting their travels, discoveries, and interactions with different cultures, particularly focusing on England's maritime ventures. This detailed collection seeks to provide insight into the era of exploration, emphasizing the significance of English seafaring expeditions beyond their home shores. At the start of this substantial volume, the narrative delves into an exploration of the territory of Cathay (China) and the customs of the Tartars. It describes the vastness of the empire and its division into provinces overseen by local kings who owe allegiance to the Grand Khan. The text outlines various societal practices, such as the unique clothing of the inhabitants, their dietary habits, marriage customs, and spiritual beliefs, revealing a complex and fascinating culture. The richness of the descriptions underscores the contrast between a sophisticated empire and the European understanding of it during that time, providing a lens into global interactions as well as the cultural exchanges that occurred during the Age of Discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Voyages and travels
Subject Discoveries in geography -- English
Category Text
EBook-No. 10673
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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