Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer To India And Burma: His Companions And Contemporaries (1899)

Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer to India and Burma: His Companions and Contemporaries is a historical book written by John Horton Ryley in 1899. The book tells the story of Ralph Fitch, an English merchant and adventurer who played a significant role in the early English trade with India and Burma during the late 16th century. The book provides a detailed account of Fitch's travels and adventures in India and Burma, including his encounters with local rulers, merchants, and traders. It also explores the political and economic context of Fitch's time, including the rivalry between the Portuguese and the English for control of the Indian Ocean trade. In addition to Fitch's story, the book also introduces and profiles his contemporaries and companions, including John Newberry, William Leedes, and James Lancaster, among others. The book sheds light on the lives and experiences of these men and their contributions to the early English trade with India and Burma. Overall, Ralph Fitch, England's Pioneer to India and Burma: His Companions and Contemporaries is a valuable historical resource that provides insight into the early English trade with India and Burma and the lives of the men who made it possible.With His Remarkable Narrative Told In His Own Words.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.