ABSTRACT
UOJ?agt of <ltaptafn J..ukt jfo~. THE navigator, whose voyage is about to be narrated, was a native of Yorkshire : a shrewd man, somewhat conceited and given to pedantry, but of a generous disposition. He had been bred to the sea, and was well versed in the use of the globes and "other mathematicke instruments". In the course of the voyage he proved himself to be both a good mariner and an able seaman. On one point Fox is to be particularly commended. He spared no pains to make himself acquainted with the subject before he embarked in the undertaking. He not only diligently studied the writings and opinions of his precursors, but he assiduously consulted all persons, professional or scientific, from whom he had any expectation of obtaining information.
