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Sir Humfrey Gylberte and His Enterprise of Colonization in America (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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The dawn of English colonization explored through the life of Sir Humfrey Gylberte. This edition presents a careful mix of memoir, narrative, and primary documents that illuminate the bold, often troubled efforts to find new lands in America. Readers will see how pre-colonial ventures shaped later voyages and discover the people, plans, and politics behind early English exploration.
The volume gathers a concise memoir and a range of letters, reports, and records drawn from English archives. It traces Gylberte’s drive to plant a colony, the debates over a Northwest Passage, and the challenges that ended in mixed outcomes but lasting historical insight. The material offers a window into the aims, risks, and context of one of England’s early attempts at overseas colonization.
- Context for early English exploration and the idea of a North West Passage.
- First-hand documents and correspondence that reveal motivations, plans, and obstacles.
- Narratives of expeditions, governance, and the roles of key figures and patrons.
- An overview of how failure and fame intersect in the story of Gylberte’s endeavors.
Ideal for readers interested in early American history, English maritime ventures, or the personal arc of a determined pioneer in the age of exploration.
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Sir Humfrey Gylberte and His Enterprise of Colonization in America
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating glimpse into the life and ambitions of Sir Humfrey Gylberte, a pivotal figure in the early days of English colonization of North America. The author explores Gylberteââ â¢s multifaceted career as a soldier, politician, and visionary, documenting his unwavering loyalty to Queen Elizabeth I and his tireless pursuit of establishing an English presence in the New World. Through a compilation of personal letters, official documents, and insightful analysis, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Gylberte's motivations, strategies, and ultimately, his tragic yet enduring legacy. The book delves into Gylberteââ â¢s passionate belief in a Northwest Passage to Asia, a theory prevalent in the 16th century, and his tireless efforts to convince the Queen to fund his expeditions. The author illuminates the complexities of colonial ambitions in this era, highlighting the interplay of political maneuvering, economic gain, and religious fervor. The book explores the challenges faced by Gylberte in his quest for success, including internal conflicts within his expeditions, the ever-present threat of Spanish rivals, and the daunting realities of colonization in a new and unfamiliar land. Gylberte's life, as presented in this book, serves as a compelling reminder of the audacious spirit of early explorers and the complex forces that shaped the colonization of the New World. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331618478_0
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 358 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.74 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331618479
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Sir Humfrey Gylberte and His Enterprise of Colonization in America (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 358 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25979733/1
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