The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 13 / America, Part II

This volume collects contemporary accounts, reports, and correspondence about English voyages and attempts to trade, fish, and establish settlements along North American coasts. It presents legal and ethical arguments for trading with and planting among indigenous peoples, together with practical guidance on fortification, peaceful approaches, and the use of gifts to secure cooperation, plus procedural articles for merchants and backers. Narratives describe voyages to islands and bays, notes on marine resources and local customs, and logistical particulars such as ship fittings, cargoes, and expedition outcomes. Letters and official communications record planning, encouragement, and assessments of the risks and potential rewards of further discovery and enterprise.