The original log-book of William Adams
MS. Savile 48
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The original log-book of William Adams
Shelfmark
MS. Savile 48
Summary
The original log-book of William Adams made during four voyages to Japan, Siam, and Cochin China in 1614-19, identified by mr. Strickland Gibson in the Athenaeum (Apr. 8, 1905) and edited by C. J. Purnell as The Log-Book of William Adams (1916). The first log beg. 'A [rememb]ranc of a vyage to Siam ... begoon the 28 of nouember 1614', and the fourth is followed by some miscellaneous accounts.
Date
Written in 1614-1619 by William Adams
Language
English
Physical facet
On Japanese paper
Physical extent
81 Leaves
Custodial history
Labelled '48'
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Collection contents
The original log-book of William Adams
