Note 37 — Chapter IX · BARENTSZ. LINSCHOTEN. DE VEER

Linschoten’s narrative of this second voyage was published in 1601, the 3rd edition in 1638. On his return Linschoten settled at Enkhuizen and became Treasurer of the town. Here he was the friend of Lucas Waghenaer, author of the best sailing directions of that time. Linschoten published a translation of the History of the West Indies, by Acosta. He died in 1611, aged 48. De Veer wrote an account of the proceedings of Barentsz’s ship during the second voyage.