Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America by William Coxe

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Author Coxe, William, 1747-1828
LoC No. 46039759
Title Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America
To which are added, the conquest of Siberia, and the history of the transactions and commerce between Russia and China
Note Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America" by William Coxe is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. This text delves into the early Russian explorations and discoveries in the northern Pacific Ocean, specifically focused on the regions bridging Asia and North America. The author documents not only the voyages of notable explorers like Beering and Tschirikoff but also incorporates the complexities of the fur trade and interactions with indigenous populations. The opening of the work introduces the author’s intent to collect and present information about Russian discoveries and trade links between Siberia and the newly identified islands in the Pacific. Coxe outlines his research process in St. Petersburg, references the journals of past expeditions, and notes the influence of the Empress of Russia in promoting these ventures. He sets the stage for a detailed examination of the geography, populations, and economic activities associated with these territories, as well as the consequences of Russian colonial expansion in the region. As such, readers are poised to learn not only about the navigational achievements but also about the socio-economic contexts surrounding these early explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Discoveries in geography -- Russian
Subject Islands of the Pacific
Subject Siberia (Russia) -- History
Subject Russia -- Commerce -- China
Subject China -- Commerce -- Russia
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EBook-No. 49637
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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