ABSTRACT

Saris's journal, with two of his reports to the East India Company, a letter, and extracts from Purchas. Contents: Introduction.-The journal from Bantam to Japan and back to England.-App. A: Two letters written by Saris on his return. I. From the Cape, June 1, 1614. II. From Plymouth, October 17, 1614.-App. B: Observations of Saris on the Eastern trade, compiled during his residence at Bantam as factor. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1900.