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Being The Second Voyage Set Forth By The Governor And Company Of Merchants Of London Trading Into The East-Indies is a fascinating account of the second voyage of the East India Company, which set out from England in 1604. The book provides a detailed account of the voyage, including the ships involved, the crew, and the encounters with the native peoples of the East Indies. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the East India Company or the early exploration of the East Indies.

The Voyage of Sir Henry Middleton to Bantam and the Maluco islands: Being the Second Voyage set forth by the Governor and Company of Merchants of London ... of 1606 (Hakluyt Society, First Series)

by Michael Phifer

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The voyage was led by Captain Sir Henry Middleton, and the fleet consisted of three ships: the Red Dragon, the Hector, and the Susan. The ships set out from England in March 1604 and arrived in the East Indies in September 1604. The fleet spent the next two years exploring the East Indies, trading with the native peoples, and establishing trading posts. The voyage was a success, and the East India Company returned to England in 1606 with a cargo of spices and other goods.

The book provides a detailed account of the voyage, including the ships involved, the crew, and the encounters with the native peoples of the East Indies. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the East India Company or the early exploration of the East Indies.

Chapter 1: The Departure from England
Chapter 2: The Voyage to the East Indies
Chapter 3: The Arrival in the East Indies
Chapter 4: The Trading Expeditions
Chapter 5: The Return to England

Chapter 1: The Departure from England

The second voyage of the East India Company set out from England in March 1604. The fleet consisted of three ships: the Red Dragon, the Hector, and the Susan. The ships were commanded by Captain Sir Henry Middleton.

The fleet sailed from England with a crew of over 200 men. The crew included sailors, soldiers, and merchants. The ships were also carrying a large cargo of trade goods, including cloth, metal goods, and weapons.

The fleet sailed south along the coast of Africa and then across the Indian Ocean. The voyage was long and difficult. The ships encountered storms, calms, and pirates.

Chapter 2: The Voyage to the East Indies

The fleet arrived in the East Indies in September 1604. The ships anchored off the coast of Sumatra. The crew was greeted by the local people, who were friendly and welcoming.

The fleet then sailed to the island of Java. The crew established a trading post on the island and began to trade with the local people. The crew traded cloth, metal goods, and weapons for spices and other goods.

The fleet spent the next two years exploring the East Indies. The ships visited the islands of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Moluccas. The crew traded with the local people and established trading posts.

Chapter 3: The Arrival in the East Indies

The fleet arrived in the East Indies in September 1604. The ships anchored off the coast of Sumatra. The crew was greeted by the local people, who were friendly and welcoming.

Chapter 4: The Trading Expeditions

The crew of the second voyage of the East India Company conducted a number of trading expeditions during their time in the East Indies. The expeditions were led by Captain Sir Henry Middleton.

The first expedition was to the island of Sumatra. The crew traded cloth, metal goods, and weapons for spices and other goods. The expedition was successful, and the crew returned to the ships with a large cargo of spices.

The second expedition was to the island of Java. The crew established a trading post on the island and began to trade with the local people. The crew traded cloth, metal goods, and weapons for spices and other goods. The expedition was successful, and the crew returned to the ships with a large cargo of spices.

The third expedition was to the island of Borneo. The crew traded cloth, metal goods, and weapons for spices and other goods. The expedition was successful, and the crew returned to the ships with a large cargo of spices.

Chapter 5: The Return to England

The second voyage of the East India Company returned to England in 1606. The fleet arrived in England with a large cargo of spices and other goods. The voyage was a success, and the East India Company made a large profit.

The second voyage of the East India Company was an important event in the history of the company. The voyage helped to establish the East India Company as a major force in the spice trade. The voyage also helped to open up the East Indies to European trade.

Being The Second Voyage Set Forth By The Governor And Company Of Merchants Of London Trading Into The East-Indies is a fascinating account of the second voyage of the East India Company. The book provides a detailed account of the voyage, including the ships involved, the crew, and the encounters with the native peoples of the East Indies. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the East India Company or the early exploration of the East Indies.

The Voyage of Sir Henry Middleton to Bantam and the Maluco islands: Being the Second Voyage set forth by the Governor and Company of Merchants of London ... of 1606 (Hakluyt Society, First Series)

by Michael Phifer

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