The role of the trade and shipping in the Dutch economy during the 17th and 18th centuries has not been given due recognition of its importance, argue Postma (retired, history, Minnesota State U. at M
Captain John Anderson served in the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as ‘Pilot-Major’ between 1640 and 1643. This was his fourth voyage to the Indies and the only one he chose to record. His log gives g
