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The Original Writings & Correspondence of the Two Richard Hakluyts

This volume brings together the original writings and personal correspondence of the two Richard Hakluyts—the elder, a lawyer and scholar, and the younger, a clergyman and geographer best known for his major work on English voyages. The book presents primary source materials that illuminate their contributions to the documentation of early modern exploration, including their networks of correspondence with navigators, merchants, and patrons. The collection offers insight into the development of English overseas interests and the intellectual context of Elizabethan travel literature. more

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Richard Hakluyt
Richard Hakluyt

Richard Hakluyt, an English writer born in 1553 and died on November 23, 1616, was a prominent figure in the early English exploration and colonization. Known for his passion for exploration and his contributions to the geographical discoveries, he is celebrated as one of the founders of English exploration literature. more

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