to Spitsbergen in the seventeenth century, including Hessel Gerritsz. Histoire du pays nomme Spitsberghe, 1613, translated into English, for the first time, by Basil H. Soulsby ... and Jacob Segersz. van der Brugge Journael of dagh register, Amsterdam, 1634, translated into English, for the first time, by J. A. J. de Villiers ...
Hakluyt Society, London 1902
Hakluyt Society second series, 11.
Includes Gerritsz' work on Spitzbergen. Gerritsz was one of the notable figures in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. In 1613, Gerritsz wrote and published a History of the land named Spitsbergen, describing the discovery, early voyages and whaling activities on these islands. This volume also showcases Gerritsz's considerable talents as an engraver
8vo, cxi, 250 pp., 3 maps and 3 illustrations, contemporary red half calf gilt, a very handsome example.
Includes Gerritsz' work on Spitzbergen. Gerritsz was one of the notable figures in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. In 1613, Gerritsz wrote and published a History of the land named Spitsbergen, describing the discovery, early voyages and whaling activities on these islands. This volume also showcases Gerritsz's considerable talents as an engraver
8vo, cxi, 250 pp., 3 maps and 3 illustrations, contemporary red half calf gilt, a very handsome example.
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