The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765

Heeres, jan Ernst: 2008 Bibliobazaar USA, softcover 210 pages, illustrated. This comprehensive historical account meticulously documents the significant yet frequently overlooked contributions of Dutch navigators to the discovery and mapping of Australia. By utilizing original charts, archival records, and translation logs, it details the seafaring expeditions of key figures like Willem Janszoon and Abel Tasman under the command of the Dutch East India Company. ISBN 9780554104126 in very good condition