Sailors Narratives of Voyages Along the New England Coast, 1524-1624 by Winship

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Editor Winship, George Parker, 1871-1952
LoC No. 05042412
Title Sailors Narratives of Voyages Along the New England Coast, 1524-1624
Original Publication United States: Houghton, Mifflin & Co,1905.
Note Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Narragansett Bay / Giovanni da Verrazano, 1524 -- Maine / David Ingram, 1568 -- Buzzard's Bay / Bartholomew Gosnold, 1602 -- Plymouth Harbour / Martin Pring, 1603 -- Maine and Massachusetts / Samuel de Champlain, 1605 -- St. George's River / George Waymouth, 1605 -- Kenebeck River / George Popham and Ralegh Gilbert, 1607 -- Penobscot and the fishing banks / Henry Hudson, 1609 -- Penobscot Bay / Samuel Argall, 1610 -- Monhegan / John Smith, 1614 -- Maine and Cape Cod / Thomas Dermer, 1619 -- York and Portland / Christopher Levett, 1624.
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Summary "Sailors Narratives of Voyages Along the New England Coast, 1524-1624" by G.P. Winship is a historical account published in the early 20th century. It compiles first-hand narratives from various explorers and sailors who journeyed along the New England coastline, primarily detailing their encounters with indigenous peoples and descriptions of the landscapes they discovered. This collection provides valuable insights into early European explorations and the interactions with the New World. The opening of the work begins with an introductory note about the book's publication specifics and the narrative structure of the subsequent chapters, which are based on original accounts and historic voyages. The first chapter recounts Giovanni da Verrazano’s voyage in 1524, highlighting his ambitious attempt to explore the coast in search of new lands and trade routes. Verrazano shares his observations of the land, the native inhabitants, and the resources he encounters, painting a vivid picture of his voyage filled with wonder, danger, and the unknown. Through his detailed accounts, readers get a glimpse into the early European perspective on the Americas and the intriguing landscapes and cultures they were beginning to encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F001: United States local history: New England
Subject America -- Early accounts to 1600
Subject America -- Discovery and exploration -- British -- Early works to 1800
Subject New England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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