Richard Henry Major

2 books

Richard Henry Major was a notable English historian and geographer, recognized for his contributions to the study of early exploration and discovery in Australia. His works include "Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia," which compiles essential documents and maps that illuminate the history of discovery along Australia's coasts from the sixteenth century to the era of Captain Cook. Major's research provides valuable insights into the maritime history and the European encounters with Australia, making him a significant figure in the field of historical geography.

Books by This Author

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Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia: / A Collection of Documents, and Extracts from Early Manuscript Maps, Illustrative of the History of Discovery on the Coasts of That Vast Island, from the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century to the Time of Captain Cook. Richard Henry Major

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O descobrimento da Australia pelos portuguezes em 1601 Richard Henry Major