The merchant of the Zeehaen
An edition of The merchant of the Zeehaen (2001)
Isaac Gilsemans and the voyages of Abel Tasman
By Grahame Anderson
Publish Date
2001
Publisher
Te Papa Press
Language
eng
Pages
162
Description:
Grahame Anderson tells the story of Tasman's voyages of exploration, and explains the pivotal role of Isaac Gilsemans who sailed with him in 1642-3. Cartographer, illustrator, editor, and explorer, it was Gilsemans who drew the coastal profiles of lands visited during the voyages.
subjects: Explorers, Zeehaen (Ship), Discovery and exploration
People: Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603?-1659), Isaac Gilsemans (ca. 1606-1646 or 7)
Places: Oceania, Pacific Area