02530cam a22003493u 4500 41200 UtSlPG 20260610133936.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Queirós, Pedro Fernandes de, -1615 The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, 1595 to 1606. Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-27 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, 1595 to 1606" by Queirós is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the narratives of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, a key figure in early exploration efforts in the Pacific. The book explores his voyages, focusing on his aspirations to discover the Southern continent and the various challenges and events he faced during his expeditions. The opening portion of this historical narrative introduces the background of Quiros and his association with the Adelantado Alvaro de Mendaña on a voyage to the Solomon Islands. It sets the stage for the conflicts and challenges encountered during the expedition, while highlighting Quiros as the Chief Pilot who brings skills and navigation experience into the mix. Notably, it emphasizes the tensions among the crew members, notably the confrontations between Quiros and the Master of the Camp that foreshadow the upcoming difficulties faced during their journey. The text paints a vivid picture of the atmosphere aboard the ships and hints at the unfolding drama that navigators like Quiros would face in their search for new lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Oceania -- Discovery and exploration Mendaña de Neira, Alvaro de, 1542?-1595 Discoveries in geography -- Spanish Early maps Markham, Clements R., Sir (Clements Robert), 1830-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41200 82039 82039