East And West Indian Mirror: Being An Account Of Joris Van Speilbergen's Voyage Round The World 1614-1617 And The Australian Navigations Of Jacob L

""The East and West Indian Mirror"" is a historical book that provides an account of two significant voyages in the early 17th century. The first part of the book focuses on the journey of Joris Van Speilbergen, a Dutch explorer who sailed around the world from 1614 to 1617. The author, J.A.J. de Villiers, describes Van Speilbergen's encounters with different cultures and his observations of the natural world.The second part of the book is dedicated to the Australian navigations of Jacob Le Maire, another Dutch explorer who sailed through the Pacific Ocean in 1616. De Villiers provides a detailed account of Le Maire's journey, including his discovery of the Strait of Le Maire, which separates Tierra del Fuego from Staten Island.The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples. It also provides valuable insights into the natural world and the challenges faced by sailors in the 17th century. Overall, ""The East and West Indian Mirror"" is a well-researched and engaging account of two important voyages in the age of exploration.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.