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Reize van Maarten Gerritsz. Vries in 1643 naar het Noorden en Oosten van Japan / volgens het journaal gehouden door C.J. Coen, op het schip Castricum cover

Reize van Maarten Gerritsz. Vries in 1643 naar het Noorden en Oosten van Japan / volgens het journaal gehouden door C.J. Coen, op het schip Castricum

By Maarten Gerritszoon Vries
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A shipboard journal recounts an exploratory voyage along the northern and eastern coasts of Japan, recording daily navigation, course fixes, and the charting and naming of islands encountered. The volume reproduces official orders and instructions for commanders, a chronological log kept by the navigator, and related administrative extracts. Extensive appendices provide maps and facsimiles, geographic and ethnographic observations on indigenous Ainu communities, word lists and conversational samples, and notes on local plants, animals, and mineral resources. Together the materials serve as both a contemporary voyage account and a practical maritime guide for further navigation and regional study.

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Vries, Maarten Gerritszoon portrait

Maarten Gerritszoon Vries

Maarten Gerritszoon Vries was a Dutch explorer and navigator known for his significant contributions to the early exploration of Japan. His notable work, "Reize van Maarten Gerritsz. Vries in 1643 naar het Noorden en Oosten van Japan," details his journey to the northern and eastern regions of Japan in 1643, providing valuable insights into the geography and culture of the time. Vries's accounts are considered important historical documents that reflect the maritime exploration efforts of the Dutch during the 17th century, a period marked by increasing European interest in Asia.

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