Publication

1995 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

52,500 words, Guess

Page Count

210 pages

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • DDC917.304/1
  • LCCE127 .F85 1995

First Sentence

On June 12, 1578, Sir Humphrey Gilbert received letters patent to "discover, finde, search out and view such remote, heathen and barbarous lands, countreys, and territories not actually possessed of any Christian prince or people . . . and the same to have, hold, and occupy and enjoy to him, his heires and assignes for ever."

Excerpt

On June 12, 1578, Sir Humphrey Gilbert received letters patent to "discover, finde, search out and view such remote, heathen and barbarous lands, countreys, and territories not actually possessed of any Christian prince or people . . . and the same to have, hold, and occupy and enjoy to him, his heires and assignes for ever."

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Cambridge studies in Renaissance literature and culture ;

Other Editions

  • Voyages in print: English travel to America, 1576-1624Cambridge University Press1995-01-01

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