James Lancaster Map


This is an 18th Century Dutch map showing the journeys and voyages of James Lancaster. His voyages along with the overland journeys of Ralph Fitch provided the impetus for the creation of the English East India Company in an attempt to muscle in on the Spice Trade.


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