volgens het journaal gehouden door C.J. Coen, op het schip Castricum Vries, Maarten Gerritszoon creator Coen, Cornelis Janszoon Siebold, Philipp Franz von 1796-1866 Leupe, Pieter Arend 1808-1881 text utu 2012 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Reize van Maarten Gerritsz. Vries in 1643 naar het Noorden en Oosten van Japan" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles a significant journey undertaken by Maarten Gerritsz. Vries in 1643, focusing on the exploratory expedition to the northern and eastern coasts of Japan, examining not only geographical discoveries but also the context of Dutch maritime endeavors in the region. The opening of this account sets the stage for the discovery journey led by Maarten Gerritsz. Vries aboard the ships Castricum and Breskens. Introduced are the motivations behind the expedition, including previous attempts deemed unsuccessful, as well as the hopes of uncovering new lands and rich resources such as gold and silver. Additionally, formal instructions for the voyage are provided, emphasizing the importance of careful navigation, attention to cultural interactions with local populations, and the overall significance of this exploration for expanding knowledge of Japan's territories. This detailed documentation reflects the adventurous spirit and commercial aspirations of the time, pivotal in shaping the historical narrative of the Dutch East India Company. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-03-14 Produced by Harry Lamé, André Engels and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Japan -- Description and travel Ainu Sakhalin (Sakhalinskaia oblastʹ, Russia) Kuril Islands (Russia) -- Description and travel DS Original publication data not identified 05007180 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39146 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39146 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133909.0 39146