First and only edition of an erudite overview of maritime history from classical antiquity to the early 17th century, with most chapters discussing various (historical) European countries, covering exploration, fishery, trade, law etc. Special attention is given to Dutch maritime history, including the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and the Dutch West India Company (WIC). It is written by the prolific Dutch scholar Martinus Schoock (1614-1669).
Very good copy. STCN (10 copies); not in Cat. NHSM; Goldmsith; Kress; for the author see: NNBW X, cols. 889-891.