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1st Ed. Series III, Volume 5. XV, 139 PP with 1 facsimile of page of manuscript and 7 maps. Fp (in colour): Portrait of Pieter van den Broecke. Cloth cover, gilt device on front cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Few foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise fine. 25.2 x 18.

London: The Hakluyt Society, 2000 F/F. 4to. original blue cloth gilt in dustwrapper (a couple of light marks); pp. xvi, 140 (last blank) with 2 illustrations & 7 maps. A fine copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. F/F.

F/F. 4to. original blue cloth gilt in dustwrapper (a couple of light marks); pp. xvi, 140 (last blank) with 2 illustrations & 7 maps. A fine copy.

In the summer of 1630, Pieter van den Broecke returned to Amsterdam after completing his fifth voyage overseas as a commercial agent for various Dutch companies who were then expanding their worldwide trading networks. Van den Broecke used this homecoming to compose a lengthy manuscript describing his experiences, and to arrange its publication in 1634. However, this published version presented his account in a highly abridged and significantly altered form. The present edition offers for the first time an English translation of those parts of Van den Broecke's original manuscript which describe the four trading voyages he made to Africa in the early seventeenth century. His manuscript is an important historical source because he was among the earliest of Europeans to describe in detail the communities he encountered in West Africa and Central Africa and to describe in detail the sophisticated commercial strategies of Dutch merchants then trading on the Atlantic coast of Africa. This edition begins with an introductory essay presenting Van den Broecke's biography and places the writing of the manuscript within the context of his professional aspirations. The edited translation of Van den Broecke's narrative is extensively annotated with reference both to other contemporary accounts and to relevant modern scholarship. 2000. First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a very good d/w with light sun tanning to the spine and 2 Centimeters X 18.3 Centimeters X 25.5 Centimeters

F/F. 4to. original blue cloth gilt in dustwrapper (a couple of light marks); pp. xvi, 140 (last blank) with 2 illustrations & 7 maps. A fine copy.

In the summer of 1630, Pieter van den Broecke returned to Amsterdam after completing his fifth voyage overseas as a commercial agent for various Dutch companies who were then expanding their worldwide trading networks. Van den Broecke used this homecoming to compose a lengthy manuscript describing his experiences, and to arrange its publication in 1634. However, this published version presented his account in a highly abridged and significantly altered form. The present edition offers for the first time an English translation of those parts of Van den Broecke's original manuscript which describe the four trading voyages he made to Africa in the early seventeenth century. His manuscript is an important historical source because he was among the earliest of Europeans to describe in detail the communities he encountered in West Africa and Central Africa and to describe in detail the sophisticated commercial strategies of Dutch merchants then trading on the Atlantic coast of Africa. This edition begins with an introductory essay presenting Van den Broecke's biography and places the writing of the manuscript within the context of his professional aspirations. The edited translation of Van den Broecke's narrative is extensively annotated with reference both to other contemporary accounts and to relevant modern scholarship. 2 Centimeters X 18.3 Centimeters X 25.5 Centimeters

xv, 139 pages : illustrations (some colour), 1 colour portrait, maps ; 25 cm. Summary:This volume offers those parts of Pieter Van den Broecke's manuscript that describe the four trading voyages he made to Africa as a commercial agent for various Dutch companies. He describes the communities he encountered in West and Central Africa and the strategies of Dutch merchants.

Unread to inside with d/j having minor fading to spine. D/j with removable protective cover. POSTAGE overseas may require extra; does not apply to inland. Enquiries welcome; click on a link to contact direct.

Full blue cloth binding. xv, 139pp. Appendices, bibliography, indexes. A fine, crisp copy. Dust jacket in fresh protective mylar cover. Size: 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall

Slight water damage.