The Voyages of Captain Luke Foxe of Hull and Captain Thomas James of Bristol, V1

The Voyages of Captain Luke Foxe of Hull and Captain Thomas James of Bristol, V1, is a fascinating account of two early English expeditions to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. Originally published in 1635, the book provides a first-hand account of the challenges and dangers faced by these intrepid explorers as they ventured into uncharted waters.

The Voyages of Captain Luke Foxe of Hull and Captain Thomas James of Bristol V1

by Haleh Esfandiari

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Captain Luke Foxe's Expedition

Luke Foxe was born in Hull, England, in 1586. He was a skilled navigator and explorer, and in 1631 he was commissioned by the English government to lead an expedition to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. Foxe's expedition set sail from London in May 1631, and after a difficult voyage, reached the coast of Labrador in July. Foxe and his crew spent the next few months exploring the coast of Labrador and Hudson Bay, but they were unable to find the Northwest Passage. In October 1631, Foxe's expedition returned to England.

Captain Thomas James' Expedition

Thomas James was born in Bristol, England, in 1593. He was also a skilled navigator and explorer, and in 1631 he was commissioned by the English government to lead an expedition to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. James' expedition set sail from Bristol in May 1631, and after a difficult voyage, reached the coast of Hudson Bay in September. James and his crew spent the next few months exploring the coast of Hudson Bay, but they were also unable to find the Northwest Passage. In October 1632, James' expedition returned to England.

The Legacy of the Voyages

Although Foxe and James were unable to find the Northwest Passage, their expeditions were not in vain. They provided valuable information about the Arctic, and their accounts of their voyages inspired future explorers. Foxe and James are considered to be among the most important early explorers of the Arctic.

The Voyages of Captain Luke Foxe of Hull and Captain Thomas James of Bristol, V1, is a fascinating account of two early English expeditions to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. Originally published in 1635, the book provides a first-hand account of the challenges and dangers faced by these intrepid explorers as they ventured into uncharted waters. Foxe and James were unable to find the Northwest Passage, but their expeditions were not in vain. They provided valuable information about the Arctic, and their accounts of their voyages inspired future explorers. Foxe and James are considered to be among the most important early explorers of the Arctic.

The Voyages of Captain Luke Foxe of Hull and Captain Thomas James of Bristol V1

by Haleh Esfandiari

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1569 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	415 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE