historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea : with the author's journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia ; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland ... [etc.]
"historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea : with the author's journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia ; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland ... [etc.]"
"In Hellevoetsluis, Hanway is disappointed by the ships he sees, since he expected more of the Netherlands' naval strength. He explains however that the Dutch naval strength has recently declined. He then expresses his joy at seeing British ships."