Merchant Adventurers: The Voyage of Discovery That Transformed Tudor England, by James Evans First Edition
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"Merchant Adventurers: The Voyage of Discovery That Transformed Tudor England" by James Evans chronicles an audacious 1553 expedition from London, where three ships ventured into the uncharted North East in search of a passage to Asia's wealth. Under the leadership of Sir Hugh Willoughby and the astute Richard Chancellor, the mission's vision was remarkable, yet fate intervened when a storm separated the vessels. One ship returned with tales of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, while the others faced a harrowing demise trapped by Arctic conditions. This captivating narrative illuminates a bold yet tragic chapter in British exploration, highlighting its lasting impact on England's global ambitions."
First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Hardcover
ISBN: 0297866885
First Edition
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"Merchant Adventurers: The Voyage of Discovery That Transformed Tudor England" by James Evans chronicles an audacious 1553 expedition from London, where three ships ventured into the uncharted North East in search of a passage to Asia's wealth. Under the leadership of Sir Hugh Willoughby and the astute Richard Chancellor, the mission's vision was remarkable, yet fate intervened when a storm separated the vessels. One ship returned with tales of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, while the others faced a harrowing demise trapped by Arctic conditions. This captivating narrative illuminates a bold yet tragic chapter in British exploration, highlighting its lasting impact on England's global ambitions."
First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Hardcover
ISBN: 0297866885
First Edition
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