Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world kindle edition by hunter, douglas. Then another week and a half to reach the arctic circle. The pictorial sketchbook of pennsylvania, or, its scenery, internal improvements, resources, and agriculture, populary described, pictorial sketchbook of pennsylvania its scenery, internal. For more information about the ud history department and its summer internship opportunities, visit this web site. The replica ship the half moon hrvi hudson river valley. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world, author douglas hunter richly details henry hudsons third and penultimate voyage of discovery, the 1609 expedition aboard the half moon. Incorporated in 1898, the village originally had a population of one thousand residents. Henry hudson s four voyages, 16071611 on his ships hopewell, half moon and discovery. Chapter 28 of the books thirty, concerns this mutiny. Rivalry, betrayal, and the dream of discovery, 2007, etc. Andrew hendricks, the replica ship the half moon is a working, fullscale model of the vessel that brought henry hudson to north america nearly 400 years agowith a small engine and other amenities hidden deep in what would have been its historic hold. To appreciate the magnitude of henry hudsons discoveries, mr.
Sailors who journeyed with henry hudson aboard his ship, the half moon, experienced the excitement of exploration and the challenges of daily life aboard a ship. Henry hudson biography childhood, life achievements. After a print published in 1909 commemorating the 300th anniversary of. Apr 17, 2011 the 600 students at blue mountain middle school in cortlandt manor, ny worked together to design and build their interpretation of henry hudson s half moon, april 1114, 2011. On april 4th 1609 the ship half moon under captain henry hudson sailed from amsterdam harbor to find a shorter route to. Hunter provides valuable insights into the explorer. It seems to be very wellresearched and it is a good read for anyone who is interested in hudson or the feeling of that time period. Henry hudsons four voyages, 16071611 on his ships hopewell, half moon. Juet, robert 1609, juets journal of hudson s 1609 voyage from the 1625 edition of purchas his pilgrimes and transcribed 2006 by brea barthel, juets journal of hudson s 1609 voyage pdf. This brisk tale recreates the espionage, economics, and politics that drove men to the edge of the known world and beyond. The events of all four trips, the sights and adventures reported, the stormy waters on which the men lived, both in and out of the vessels, are taken directly from log books and. She was commissioned by the voc chamber of amsterdam in the dutch republic to covertly find a western passage to china. The pictorial sketch book of pennsylvania, or, its scenery, internal improvements, resources, and agriculture.
Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world, author douglas hunter richly details henry hudsons third and penultimate voyage of discovery, the. Henry hudson appears as a character in the margaret peterson haddix book torn. We offer this volume on behalf of the boards of directors of henry hudson 400, angela haines, gerard jongerius, patrick. Hudson was a bit of a rogue, his contract from the dutch east india company, who provided the half moon, had completely different route instructions. A bold new account of explorer henry hudson and the discovery that change. Henry hudson was an early 17th century english navigator and explorer. Douglas hunters half moon is the first booklength history of the 1609 adventure that. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world half moon. Hudson managed to drum up support from english backers to undertake another voyage, this time to search for a northwest passage. The 600 students at blue mountain middle school in cortlandt manor, ny worked together to design and build their interpretation of henry hudsons half moon, april 1114. A bold new account of explorer henry hudson and the discovery that changed the course of history. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading half moon. We dedicate this book to a true dutchamerican who helped both foundations greatly chris devries and to captain henry hudson who became immortal as he explored the boundaries of the known and unknown world. Half moon by douglas hunter overdrive rakuten overdrive.
The village of crotononhudson retains the beauty that graced the shores of the croton and hudson rivers nearly four hundred years ago, when henry hudsons ship half moon sailed by. The author is also an experienced sailor, sailing ship architect, and navigator and brings that background to the book. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world. While in amsterdam gathering supplies, hudson heard reports of two possible channels running across north america to the pacific. While in amsterdam gathering supplies, hudson heard reports of two possible channels running across north. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new.
Rachlis precedes the itinerary with a picture of the times in which henry hudson lived. In 1609 englishman henry hudson sailed in the half moon to the barents sea in the service of the dutch east india company, but his crew, afraid of having to winter like barents, mutinied and forced him to sail west, where he explored the coast of north america. Their fellow crewmembers include henry hudson and robert juet. The village of crotonon hudson retains the beauty that graced the shores of the croton and hudson rivers nearly four hundred years ago, when henry hudson s ship half moon sailed by in 1609. Four centuries ago, henry hudson discovered the majestic river that now bears his name. The third expedition for the dutch east india company abroad the half moon and the fourth for england aboard the discovery were the most significant of hudson s career. Sailing into the 17th century aboard henry hudsons half moon. A bold new account of explorer henry hudson and the discovery that changed the course. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world by douglas hunter goodreads author.
The leaders of the mutiny were henry greene and robert juet. The replica ship the half moon hudson river valley institute. The story of henry hudson and robert juet, however, was not yet over, and it would have a tragic end. The year 2009 marks the fourhundredth anniversary of henry hudsons discovery of the majestic river that bears his name. Hudson and his voyage with the half moon in 1609 are the real subject of this book. Douglas hunters half moon is the first booklength history of the 1609.
Sep 12, 2018 hudsons voyage to north america aboard the half moon. Ask students to imagine they are sailors living on the half moon in 1609. The first chapter starts on tuesday, the first of september 1609 at a meeting in amsterdam. Douglas hunters half moon is the first book length history of the 1609 adventure that would ultimately reshape the new world and lead to the birth of a global capital new york city. Andrew hendricks, the replica ship the half moon is a working, fullscale model of the vessel that brought henry hudson to north america nearly 400 years agowith a. This swiftly moving tale recreates the bubbling mixture of espionage. Half moon is an very detailed account of henry hudson s voyage of 1609 and his discoveries in the new york area. Jul 11, 2019 in 1609, hudson joined the dutch east india company as a commander. The pictorial sketch book of pennsylvania, or, its scenery, internal improvements, resources, and agriculture, populary described, pictorial sketch book of pennsylvania its scenery, internal improvements, resources, and agriculture, populary described the fourth part has separate t. Half moon offers a rich narrative of adventure and exploration, filled with international intrigue, backstage business drama, and hudsons own unstoppable urge to. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This chapter and the last two deal with the aftermath of the half moon voyage. The forgotten history of hudson, amsterdam and new york.
He took charge of the half moon with the objective of discovering a northern route to asia by heading. Aug 14, 2017 henry hudson, from book memorial history of ny, vol. The search for the northeast passage sailed from holland in the half moon on april 6, 1609. Hudsons voyage to north america aboard the half moon. Henry hudson sailed out of gravesend, england in april 1607 aboard the ship hopewell. The explorer and his crew journeyed north for several days, trading with the native residents and searching for the fabled northwest passage to the orient. Dec 06, 2009 how hudson ended up exploring the east coast of the america instead is the subject of douglas hunters half moon. Jul 26, 2015 the book concludes with the story of the henry hudson memorial. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world is rather selfexplanatory. Aug 31, 2010 four centuries ago, henry hudson discovered the majestic river that now bears his name. The story of henry hudson and robert juet, however, was not yet. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world bloomsbury press 2009. Apparently it is not always easy to recognize a good harbor while sailing along the coast of a. The replica ship half moon is a full scale reproduction of the dutch ship of exploration commanded by henry hudson in 1609.
A bold new account of explorer henry hudson and the. The ship was captained by henry hudson, an englishman in the service of the. The explorer and his crew journeyed north for several days. These challenges included getting fresh drinking water, cooking food, dressing appropriately for changing weather, defending the ship, and making sure the ship did not run out of supplies. On september 3rd of 1609, henry hudson sailed the half moon into the mouth of the great new york river that later bore his name. By 12 of the clock we were clear of the inlet, wrote juet of the uneventful moment that concluded the adventure. Half moon offers a rich narrative of adventure and exploration, filled with international intrigue, backstage business drama, and hudson s own unstoppable urge to discover. Hudsons discoveries and maps proved valuable to both the dutch and the english. Hudson was in the employ of the dutch east india company known as the voc when he made his historic voyage. When head winds and storms forced him to abandon his northeast voyage, he ignored his agreement and proposed to the crew that they should instead seek the northwest passage. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of the new world book online at best prices in india on. Its about henry hudsons 1609 voyage the one during which he hijacked his dutchsponsored ship and instead of sailing to russia, went to north america and discovered and mapped the chesapeake bay and the hudson river. Both countries established trading posts and settlements based on his explorations.
Plus a short story based on henry hudson s journal. Half moon is an very detailed account of henry hudsons voyage of 1609 and his discoveries in the new york area. In 1609, hudson joined the dutch east india company as a commander. Henry hudsons ship halve maen, or half moon in which he sailed to find a prospective northwest passage to cathay. How hudson ended up exploring the east coast of the america instead is the subject of douglas hunters half moon. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of. Douglas hunters half moon is the first booklength history of the 1609 adventure that would ultimately. Douglas hunters half moon is the first booklength history of the 1609 adventure that would ultimately reshape the new world and lead to the birth of a global capitalnew york city. It was an 85foot, squarerigged, threemasted wooden sailing vessel, which carried a crew of 15 to 20 men. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to. Sources and links to information about henry hudson. He took charge of the half moon with the objective of discovering a northern route to asia by heading north of russia. Half moon offers a rich narrative of adventure and exploration, filled with international intrigue, backstage business drama, and hudsons own unstoppable urge to discover. Half moon was a dutch east india company vlieboot similar to a carrack that sailed into what is now new york harbor in september 1609.
Hudson and the english members of his crew never returned to amsterdam, though the half moon is returned in 1610. In the original vessel, hudson sailed from amsterdam, north and east to novaya zemlya at 71degrees latitude in the barents sea. Abstract the replica ship half moon is a full scale reproduction of the dutch shi of exploration sailed to north america in 1609 by henry hudson. A bibliography and links to other henry hudson resources. Hendricks envisioned it as a physical tool for interpreting the. Hudson s discoveries and maps proved valuable to both the dutch and the english. The voyages of henry hudson by eugene rachlis kirkus. Henry hudson, from book memorial history of ny, vol.