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Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer to India and Burma
His Companions And Contemporaries, With His Remarkable Narrative Told In His Own Words.
RALPH FITCH
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Ralph Fitch
Excerpt from Ralph Fitch: England's Pioneer to India and Burma; His Companions and Contemporaries; With His Remarkable Narrative Told in His Own Words London and Lisbon; and in September, the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of North America was marked by the opening of a tower erected at Bristol in memory of John and Sebastian Cabot. Under these circumstances it is remarkable that the story of Ralph Fitch, embodying as it does, the first English account of the great resources of India and the Further East, should have escaped adequate attention. Passing references to his adven-7 turous journey are made by all the modern authori ties Professor Monier Williams, in the Contemporary ...
Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer to India and Burma; His Companions and Contemporaries, with His Remarkable Narrative Told in His Own Words
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER III HISTORICAL SUMMARY, 1583-911--DECLINE OF PORTUGAL IN THE EAST--SPAIN AND THE PHILIPPINES--COMING OF THE DUTCH--BEGINNING OF BRITAIN'S EMPIRE URING the eight years' absence of Master X-J Ralph Fitch public affairs in Europe, and the work of adventure, exploration, and expansion by his own countrymen, had been making rapid progress. In the year after his departure, 1584, the infamous ban issued by Philip of Spain against the Prince of Orange took effect, and ...
Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer to India and Burma
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Ralph Fitch
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Ralph Fitch
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Ralph Fitch
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Ralph Fitch
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