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Record #151545:

Cathay and the Way Thither: the navigation of the Frobisher voyages / James McDermott, David W. Waters.

Title: Cathay and the Way Thither: the navigation of the Frobisher voyages / James McDermott, David W. Waters.
Author(s): McDermott, James.
Waters, David W.
Date: 1999.
Publisher: Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Civilization
In: Meta incognita : a discourse of discovery : Martin Frobisher's Arctic expeditions, 1576-1578. (1999.), Vol.2.
Abstract: Examines background to hydrographical and cosmographical developments which enable English ships to make oceanic voyages. Identifies specific lessons of Frobisher's voyages, and places their achievement in wider context of contemporary English exploration.
Notes:

In: Meta incognita : a discourse of discovery : Martin Frobisher's Arctic expeditions, 1576-1578. Vol.2. / Thomas H.B. Symons, ed.

Keywords: 527 -- Navigation.
91(08) -- Expeditions: 1576 Frobisher.
91(08) -- Expeditions: 1577 Frobisher.
91(08) -- Expeditions: 1578 Frobisher.
91(091) -- Exploration, history.
W -- Expeditions and exploration.
(*3) -- Arctic regions.
(*41) -- Canada.
(*48) -- Northwest Passage.
SPRI record no.: 151545

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