Presents an anthology of travel and colonial writing in the English Renaissance, ranging from the Americas to the Far East, from Ireland to Russia, and selected to represent the world-picture of 16th and 17th century readers in England. This book also includes headnotes to give students information and alert them to debates and discussions.

This book presents a broad-based and accessible anthology of travel and colonial writing in the English Renaissance, ranging from the Americas to the Far East, from Ireland to Russia, and selected to represent the world-picture of 16th and 17th century readers in England. The editor provides a substantial introduction and headnotes to give students essential information and alert them to debates and discussions.

List of Figures
Abbreviations
Chronology
Note on the Texts
General Introduction
1. Motives for Travel and Instructions for Travellers
2. Europe
3. Africa and the Near East
4. The Far East and the South Sea Islands
5. The Americas
Guide to Further Reading
Index