Journal, 1613.

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Journal, 1613.

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This journal is attributed to Fotherby and records a voyage of seven whaling ships, financed by the Muscovy Company, sailing from London to Spitzbergen, May-August 1613. There are detailed descriptions of the geography, wildlife and weather, and the capture and processing of whales and walrus. Events of the voyage are noted, and describe deer hunting, encounters with Spanish and Dutch ships, and the rescue of eleven stranded men. Twelve watercolors illustrate whaling activities and wildlife. An unbound, mutilated map of a portion of the coast of Spitzbergen is enclosed in the notebook.

1 v. (21 leaves) ; folio.

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American Antiquarian Society

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Muscovy Company

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The Fellowship of English Merchants for discovery of New Trades (usually called the Muscovia Company) was incorporated by royal charter of Philip and Mary in 1553. The Company's early records were lost in the Great Fire of London in 1666. None of its administrative archives prior to that date appear to have survived. From the description of Russia Company minute books and treasurer's accounts, 1667-1955 (inclusive), [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122387054 ...

Fotherby, Robert.

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Robert Fotherby was an English author and navigator. From the description of Journal, 1613. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207135979 ...