{"product_id":"12731","title":"1614 Navigatio ac Itinerarium Iohannis Hugonis Linscotani in Orientalem Sive Lusitanorum Indiam...","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy: Jan Huygen Van Linschoten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1614 (published) Amsterdam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 12.5 x 8 inches (31.75 x 20.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Huygens van Linschoten (1563-1611) produced maps known for their groundbreaking accuracy and stunning beauty. His renowned masterpiece, the Itinerario, stands as a pivotal travelogue from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, holding a unique significance in the history of exploration. Compiled by Linschoten himself, it meticulously documents his extensive travels across Iberia, Africa, and India. Upon its publication, the Itinerario played a vital role in guiding the newly independent Dutch Republic toward global trade and exploration, challenging the Portuguese dominance in East Indies trade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinschoten's work uncovered closely guarded Portuguese secrets, providing invaluable insights into navigation, natural history, and Asian ethnography. This success was in part due to his collaboration with Cornelis Claesz, a renowned Amsterdam publisher with an extensive distribution network, ensuring widespread dissemination among Dutch merchants and captains. This collaboration laid the groundwork for a century of Dutch maritime ventures, including the establishment of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to his own cartographic contributions, often engraved by the Langren Brothers, Linschoten incorporated the latest maps from Dutch explorers such as Willem Barentsz and Gerrit de Veer. Included in Linschoten’s itinerary is a rare map of the Arctic by Barentsz, showcasing Linschoten's firsthand experiences accompanying Barentsz on his initial two voyages after completing his own travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eList of Maps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillem Barentsz. Deliniatio Cartae Trium Navigationum per Batavos, ad Septentrionalem Plagam, Norvegiae, Moscoviae, et Novae Semblae. . .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetrus Plancius. Orbis Terrarum Typus De Integro Multis In Locis Emendatus auctore Petro Plancio (1594)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinschoten \u0026amp; Langren, Exacta \u0026amp; accurata delinatio cum orarum maritimarum tum etjam locorum terrestrium que in regionibus China, Cauchinchina, Camboja, sive Champa, Syao, Malacca, Arracan \u0026amp; Pegu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinschoten \u0026amp; Langren, Deliniantur in hac tabula, Orae maritimae Abexiae, freti Mecani: al. Maris Rubri: Arabiae Freti Mecani: al Maris Rubri: Arabiae, Ormi, Persiae, Supra Sindam usque . . .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinschoten \u0026amp; Langren, Delineatio Orarum Maritimarum, Terrae vulgo Indigetatae Terra do Natal, item Sofalae, Mozambicae, \u0026amp; Melindae . . .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinschoten \u0026amp; Langren, Typus orarum maritimarum Guineae, Manicongo \u0026amp; Angolae ultra Promentorium Bonae spei susq. . .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinschoten \u0026amp; Langren, Delineatio Omnium Orarum Totius Australis Partis Americae, Dictae Peruvianae, a R. de la Plata, Brasiliam, Pariam, \u0026amp; Castellam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJan Huygen van Linschoten\u003c\/strong\u003e, born to an innkeeper, grew up amidst the tales spun by travelers and sailors. Blessed with a privileged upbringing, he received advanced education, while residing in the bustling port of Enkhuizen afforded him invaluable experience at sea. Against the backdrop of the Low Countries' struggle for independence from Spanish rule, Linschoten embarked on a journey that would shape his destiny. Venturing to Spain and eventually Lisbon, he found himself in a realm ripe with adventure and opportunity, laying the groundwork for his future in cartography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 16th century, the Portuguese wielded unmatched dominance over the sea route from Africa to the East, establishing a near monopoly on Indian Ocean trade. Strengthening their hold, they erected coastal forts along the Indian Ocean's shores, solidifying their control. Linschoten settled in the vibrant city of Goa, meticulously documenting his travels, gathering insights from portolans, reports, and conversations with locals. His meticulous notes and sketches would later form the backbone of his influential travel accounts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1589, Linschoten embarked on his journey back to Portugal, only to encounter adversity en route when pursued by an English fleet and losing cargo in a storm near the Azores. Stranded on Tercera for two years, he meticulously prepared his Goa notes for publication. Upon his eventual return to Lisbon in 1592 and subsequent voyage to the Netherlands, he wasted no time in realizing his ambition to publish his findings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1596, Linschoten's magnum opus, the Itinerario, was unveiled. This comprehensive work compiled Portuguese and Spanish sailing sources for navigating the Indian Ocean, presented with clarity and coherence. Recognizing the value of incorporating maps, Linschoten engaged the esteemed Langren Brothers to engrave them, enhancing the work's appeal. The Itinerario swiftly became one of the era's most influential travel publications, a testament to Linschoten's enduring legacy in cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarto. Contemporary vellum. 2 title vignettes of a sailing ship, engraved coat-of-arms, full-page portrait, 7 engraved folding maps, and 36 (13 double-page, 5 folding) engraved plates or maps. [4] leaves, 124, 45, [3] pages. (Minor patched repair to the verso of the title. Page 43\/44 supplied from another copy and expertly restored at the edges. Front flyleaf with top outside corner restored. Lacking back flyleaf. Scattered \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eminor toning. 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