The Voyage of Thomas Best to East Indies 1612-14, , William Foster, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 8121507766

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The Voyage of Thomas Best to East Indies 1612-14

William Foster (Editor)

Synopsis The present volume narrates the tenth voyage conducted by the East India Company during the years 1612-14. The commander of the voyage was Thomas Best and fleet consisted of two vessels-Dragon and Hosiander. The purpose of the mission was the establishment of trade in Western India. The lading of the two ships consisted chiefly of broadcloth, ivory, quicksilver, lead and iron; while a large stock of Spanish rials were provided for the purpose of return cargoes. The most notable achievement of the mission was the settlement of a factory at Surat and victory over the Portuguese, thus boosting the national spirit of the British and providing the establishment of hopeful commerce in India.

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About the author

William Foster

William Foster joined the India Office in 1882. He edited the Indian Office List, 1891-5. He was the assistant to the Registrar and Superintendent of Records in 1901. He was the Secretary of the Kakluyt Society, 1893-1902. Some of the records edited by him include: The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to India 1615-19, The First Letter-book of the East India Company 1600-19, Early Travels in India; The Travels of Thomas Best to East Indies 1612-14 and The Travels of Nicholas Downton to East Indies 1614-15.

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