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1750 HISTOIRE DES VOYAGES ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED PAUL CAERDEN GOA MALDIVES TRAVELS - HISTOIRE GENERALE des VOYAGES ou NOUVELLE COLLECTION de toutes les relations de voïages par mer et par terre, Qui ont ete publiees jusqu'a present dans les differentes Langues des toutes les Nations connues. by [PREVOST D'EXILES (Antoine Francois)] Vol. 30 Paris; 1750 DEDICATED TO TRAVELS of DE PAULUS van CAERDEN, GOA , MALDIVES illustrated (pls see attached images) Size 4 by 6 3/4 inches 443 pp. Original mottled calf, spine with raised bands and title label, decorated in gilt. Red edges, marbled endpapers Very good condition Text in French Paulus van Caerden (c. 1569 – 1615 or 1616) was a Dutch admiral in service of the Dutch East India Company. He was governor of the Maluku Islands for one month. In 1595 Van Caerden served as midshipman on the first expedition to the East Indies under command of Cornelis de Houtman. When the expedition returned to Amsterdam, only 89 to 94 of the original 248 crewmembers were still alive. Eight more crewmembers died once ashore. The expedition had not been a commercial success. The Compagnie van Verre could hardly cover the costs, but the goal of the expedition was reached; it was proven that it was possible to reach Asia by way of the Cape of Good Hope without being hindered by the Portuguese. On 21 December 1599, Pieter Both, with Van Caerden as vice-admiral, led an expedition commissioned by the Brabantsche Compagnie, founded by Isaac le Maire, to the East Indies. In 1600 the four ships arrived in the Indonesian Archipelago. Pieter Both sailed to Bantam, while Van Caerden unsuccessfully attempted to establish trading relations with Aceh, in the northern parts of Sumatra. On 8 July 1601 Van Caerden discovered the Mossel Bay in South Africa. The mussels found there were a welcome addition to the crew's diet. The Verendigde Landen and Hof van Holland returned to Holland in November 1601. From 1603 to 1605 Van Caerden made a journey to Brazil with six ships. Antoine Francois Prevost d'Exiles (1697 – 1763), usually known simply as the Abbe Prevost, was a French priest, author, and novelist. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.