Henry Hudson A Brief Statement of His Aims and His Achievements

''Henry Hudson: A Brief Statement of His Aims and His Achievements'' is a historical book written by Thomas A. Janvier. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and accomplishments of the famous English explorer, Henry Hudson. The author has meticulously researched and presented the details of Hudson’s voyages, including his search for a northwest passage to Asia and his discovery of the Hudson River in North America. The book also sheds light on Hudson’s personal life, his motivations, and his impact on the history of exploration. The author has used a clear and concise writing style to make the book accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, ''Henry Hudson: A Brief Statement of His Aims and His Achievements'' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the life of one of the most prominent explorers of the 17th century.1909. To which is added a newly discovered partial record now first published of The Trial of the Mutineers by whom he and others were abandoned to their death. From Chapter I: If ever a compelling Fate set its grip upon a man and drove him to an accomplishment beside his purpose and outside his thought it was when Henry Hudson-having headed his ship upon an ordered course northeastward-directly traversed his orders by fetching that compass to the southwestward which ended by bringing him into what now is Hudson�������s River, and which led on quickly to the found of what now is New York.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.