English explorer looking for the northwest passage. The hudson bay and hudson river are named after intrepid english explorer henry. The last voyage of henry hudson is a painting that tells the story of the disappearance of henry hudson after an attempt to find the northwest passage. Though neither passage was found, his attempts contributed significantly to the navigational geography of north america. Although the crossing was an important first, it had little economic value because the journey took three years and used waters that were too shallow for commercial shipping. Apr 20, 2020 henry hudson was an english navigator and explorer who set out to find either a northeast passage by the north pole to japan and china or a similar northwest passage. The northwest passage nwp is the sea route to the pacific ocean through the arctic ocean, along the northern coast of north america via waterways through the canadian arctic archipelago. His third and fourth voyages were to north america where he discovered and. English explorer of the northwest passage the library of explorers and exploration series sherman, josepha, stevens, eileen on. English explorer of the northwest passage by josepha sherman and eileen stevens. English explorer of the northwest passage the library of explorers and exploration online download pdf henry hudson. Henry hudson henry hudson was an english explorer and navigator in the 17th century. An exhilarating narrative of exploration, desperation, and icebound tragedy, fatal.
English explorer of the northwest passage the library of explorers and exploration. Henry hudson was one of many explorers who, for centuries, sought the northwest passage as a possible trade route to asia. Today he has both a river and bay named after him 160911. He was born in 1570 in england, his family was pure english.
The library of explorers and explorationprimary sources make these f. Abel tasman is the first known european to sight the islands of tasmania, new zealand, and fiji 164243. Weavers account of henry hudson sheds light on the life of this elusive explorer. By 1610 he was an internationally renowned explorer. In 1609, he landed in north america and explored the region around the modern new york metropolitan area, looking for a northwest passage to asia on behalf of the dutch east india company. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Henry hudson s four voyages, 16071611 on his ships hopewell, half moon and discovery. Henry hudson was turned back twice by ice until 1609. Hudson s fourth voyage, aboard discovery 161011, was financed by english merchants seeking the northwest passage across america to the far east.
Henry hudson and the dream of america is the definitive, yet nearly forgotten, story of explorer henry hudson s search for the northwest passage in the year 1610, based on the journals and logbooks of hudson and members of his crew. Mutiny and mystery on the high seas the boston globe. Henry hudson and the dream of america was painstakingly researched by. This guide covers his quest for the northwest passage, his time in the arctic, his voyage down the east coast of north america into presentday new york, and his exploration of canadas hudson bay. Torn book by margaret peterson haddix official publisher. The most comprehensive book to date on the life and legacy of explorer henry hudson. English explorer of the northwest passage the library of explorers and exploration rosen central, 2002.
The search for the northwest passage discover by silversea. The discontented seamen forced henry hudson, the english explorer and one of the most. Because hudson appears first in written records in 1607 and his life prior to his expeditions is unrecorded. The eastern route along the arctic coasts of norway and siberia is accordingly called the northeast passage nep the various islands of the archipelago are separated from one another and from the canadian. An english explorer hired by the dutch east india company to search in north america for a northwest passage to asia. He made two voyages in search of a northeast passage to the orient and had discovered the spitzbergen islands and their valuable whaling grounds. As for henry hudson, his son, and a few crew, they were never seen again. Hudson s first search for the northwest passage in 1609 yielded the discovery of the mouth of the hudson river in 1610 a group of london merchants, later to be known as the advhenry hudson 16091611 henry hudson accomplishments. An englishman in dutch service hudson was english all right, but he sailed for holland on his famous search for the northwest passage. An explorer of the northwest passage world explorers henry hudson. This is a collection of data about the life and voyages of english explorer, mariner and adventurer, henry hudson, with a chronology and maps, as well as some additional notes on his times, contemporaries and his crew. He is best known for his explorations of presentday canada and parts of the northeastern united states.
Primary sources make these fascinating books unique. In the early 1600s, england asked henry hudson to search for the northern passage to trade with the far east. Guided only by legendary stories and unfinished fifteenthcentury maps, henry hudson set out to search for the sea route through what was thought to be a polar passage to asia. Reviewed in the united states on february 27, 2012. Henry hudson appears as a character in the margaret peterson haddix book torn.
It is assumed they froze to death, but no one knows for sure. Henry hudson english explorer of the northwest passage. Edition notes includes bibliographical references p. It has been 400 years since english explorer henry hudson mapped the northeast coast of north america, leaving a wake of rivers and towns named in his honor, yet what happened to the famed. English explorer of the northwest passage the library of explorers and exploration guided only by legendary stories and unfinished fifteenthcentury maps, henry hudson set out to search for the sea route through what was thought to be a polar passage to asia. Ask readers to work in pairs and use reference books or electronic research sources to learn about other explorers and expeditions seeking the northwest passage. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
Henry hudson explorers for kids and teachers free lesson. Set 1 by josepha sherman 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at. In the process, hudson had sailed farther north than any other european before him. English explorer sent by england to search for the northwest passage. An explorer of the northwest passage world explorers. This fascinating new book introduces children to hudson s exciting voyages, and explores the many hardships he encountered, from his ship becoming frozen in ice to the eventual mutiny of his crew. The missing years a bold plan to the top of the world back to the arctic sailing for the dutch river of mountains a charge of treason troubled waters mutiny. Eileen stevens the library of explorers and exploration. Jan 09, 2018 henry hudson was hired to find a faster route from europe to asia through the arctic ocean, looking for a socalled northwest passage.
English explorer of the northwest passage, isbn 1435888952, isbn 9781435888951, like new used, free shipping in the us. Hudson s first search for the northwest passage in 1609 yielded the discovery of the mouth of the. Henry hudson made four voyages in search of a water route to the far east. He was, however, undeterred from trying to find the northwest passage. The last voyage of henry hudson national geographic society. Henry hudsons 1607 trip to the canadian arctic was funded by the muscovy company of london. Hudson was hired by the muscovy company in 1607, to. The french king who sent verrazano and 10 years later jacques cartier on an expedition to find the northwest passage. He failed, and another attempt 1608 to find a new route was also fruitless. English captain and navigator who discovered the hudson river, hudson strait and hudson bay and sailed through parts of the arctic on his search for a northwest passage to china name.
In 1607 henry hudson was an obscure english sea captain. Henry hudson made his first voyage west from england in 1607, when he. Believed to have been born in the late 16th century, english explorer henry hudson made two unsuccessful sailing voyages in search of an icefree passage to asia. An english navigator in search of the riches of the orient for the dutch east india company, hudson got more than he bargained for on what was to become his last voyage in 1610.
But hudsons search for the northwest passage did not go well. We have a 7 year old grandson named hudson, so weve been buying age appropriated books about henry hudson, his namesake. Henry hudson was an english sea explorer and navigator in the early 17th century. Henry hudson english sailor dutch india trading company of holland northwest passage to india sailed across the top of europe, near the arctic circle, into the hudson river, a shallow body of water in north america provided information for new maps. Exploring the northwest passage by josepha sherman. Outlines the events of this english explorer s famous arctic journeys and his search for the northwest passage to asia. English explorer of the northwest passage, isbn 1435888952, isbn 9781435888951, brand new, free shipping in the us. Josepha sherman outlines the events of this english explorers famous arctic journeys and his search for the northwest passage to asia.
Harcourt reflections california series 5th grade social. Henry hudson northeast explorer legends of america. The titles in this visually stunning new biography series will provide middle school readers with an. Henry hudson english explorer, who sailed for the dutch, searched for a northwest passage through north america in 1609. In 1609, working for the dutch, he had explored the.
Hudson bay and hudson river in new york are named for him vikings scandinavian sailors from the 8th to 10th centuries who raided and traded the european coast and traveled across the atlantic to iceland, greenland, and canada. Jan 25, 2016 english explorer henry hudson was determined to find the northwest passage via the arctic circle even after his crew mutinied. During the 16th century, this english mariner sailed one important voyage after another. Hudsons date of birth and the details of his early life are undocumented. An english explorer who attempted to find a northwest passage. Both countries established trading posts and settlements based on his explorations.
He was commissioned by the british east india company to sail further north than his last voyage, in an area earlier explorers said could hold the key to the fabled northwest passage. In search of the northwest passage great explorations august 31, 2006, benchmark books ny library binding in english. On his final expedition, while still searching for the northwest passage, hudson became the first european to see hudson. In 1609, he landed in north america and explored the region around the modern new york metropolitan area, looking for a northwest passage to asia on behalf of. Map of henry hudson s route see where hudson sailed on his way through canadian waters. Considering his eventual position as ships captain, however, he likely spent. Josepha sherman outlines the events of this english explorers famous arctic journeys and his search for the northwest passage. Henry hudson claimed new york harbor for the dutch nyc walks. A fullcolor map details hudson s routes, and a featured recipe will give children a. Hudson made two attempts on behalf of english merchants to find a prospective northeast passage to cathay todays china via a route above the arctic circle. The hudson river, hudson strait, and hudson bay are named for hudson. England english, netherlands dutch, and france french. In 1524, charles v sent estevao gomes to find a northern atlantic passage to the spice islands.
Henry hudson discovered the hudson river, hudson strait and hudson bay on his. Explore the life of henry hudson in this captivating biography. Henry hudson was an english sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century. John davis also explored 158587 this area, and in 1610 henry hudson sailed north and visited hudson bay while seeking a short route to asia. Henry hudson never found the northwest passage, but he was the first european explorer to navigate up the hudson river in presentday new york. The river in new york state and the canadian bay both bear henry hudson s name. From the icy arctic circle to the coast of north america, hudson fended off disaster to make discoveries that would affect mankind for generations. The author depicts henry hudson s exciting voyages including colorful pictures, maps and details that provide the reader with a taste of what life was like aboard a ship. English explorer henry hudson was determined to find the northwest passage via the arctic circle even after his crew mutinied. Nov 25, 2019 in 1609, the dutch east india company hired english explorer henry hudson to find the northwest passage. Hudsons discoveries laid the groundwork for dutch colonization of the hudson river region, as well as english land claims in canada. And getting goods from one place to another took a long time, especially when ships had to sail around continents. Hudson hoped to discover a northwest passage, that would allow a ship to cross the entirety of the north american continent and gain access to the pacific ocean, and from there, india.
A northwest passage was finally discovered by explorer roald amundsen in 1906. Henry hudson 10 facts on the famous english explorer. English explorer of the northwest passage the library of explorers and exploration sherman, josepha on. Learn more about his lifelong search in this video. In 1607 and 1608, hudson made two attempts on behalf of english merchants to find a rumored northeast passage to cathay via a route above the arctic circle. English explorer henry hudson explored what is now new york and northeastern canada.
Henry hudson 15651611 was an english explorer and navigator who explored parts of the arctic ocean and northeastern north america. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Henry hudson was an english explorer who discovered, amongst other things, the hudson bay. Henry hudson was an english navigator and explorer who set out to find either a northeast passage by the north pole to japan and china or a similar northwest passage. He made it as far as hudson s bay before mutineers put him and eight others including his son adrift on a small boat in the bay in june of 1611. A bibliography and links to other henry hudson resources. Asked in explorers and expeditions, henry hudson what did henry hudson gain or discover. The search for a passage sir martin frobisher, the english explorer, was the first european to explore 157678 the eastern approaches of the passage. It was compiled from numerous sources by ian chadwick, between 1995 and 2006. Henry hudson set out to search for the sea route through what was thought to be a polar passage to asia.
Henry hudson cartoon powerpoint henry hudson biography henry hudson for kids. Overview the library of explorers and explorationtm primary sources make these fascinating books unique. He was hired 1607 by the english muscovy company to find the northeast passage to asia. English explorer of the northwest passage by josepha sherman online at alibris. Hudson s discoveries and maps proved valuable to both the dutch and the english. Henry hudson by josepha sherman, 2003, rosen central edition, in english. The area lay unmolested until english explorer henry hudson stumbled on it while searching for the northwest passage in 1609. The book details the challenges of english explorer henry hudson that caused him to never reach his goal of finding a sea passage through the arctic to reach asia from europe. The first recorded attempt to discover the northwest passage was the eastwest voyage of john cabot in 1497, sent by henry vii in search of a direct route to the orient. Hudsons discoveries and maps proved valuable to both the dutch and the english. One was located around latitude 62 n based on english explorer captain. Norwegian explorer roald amundsen and his crew were the first to cross the northwest passage entirely by sea in 1906. Outlines the events of this english explorers famous arctic journeys and his search for the. List of books and articles about northwest passage online.
Claimed land for europe hudson river, hudson bay and hudson strait are all named after henry hudson. English explorer of the northwest passage by josepha sherman. Henry hudson made his first voyage west from england in 1607, when he was hired to find a shorter route to asia from europe through the arctic ocean. Plus a short story based on henry hudson s journal. English explorer of the northwest passage the library of explorers and exploration 9781423393856. Henry hudson was an english sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of presentday canada and parts of the northeastern united states. Henry hudson made another attempt at the northwest passage in 1610. The final expedition of henry hudson mancall, peter c.
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