Henry Hudson : in search of the Northwest Passage /by Steven Otfinoski.

Aimed at young readers, this is the story of Henry Hudson (c.1565-c.1611) the English sea explorer and navigator best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the north-eastern United States, and for his search for the North-West passage, a faster route to Asia from the Atlantic. Employed by the Muscovy Company, Hudson's first two attempts were in 1607 and 1608 on the Hopewell. His third attempt was on behalf of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1609 on the Half Moon during which he explored what is now known as the Hudson River. His fourth and final voyage in 1610 on the Discovery was sponsored by the Company of the Gentleman under the direction of the East India Company. This voyage ended in mutiny with Hudson, his son and seven others cast adrift and never seen again. Hudson did not find the North-West passage, but his exploration of the Hudson River and surrounding area laid the foundations for the Dutch settlement of the present New York state and Manhatten Island. His discovery and exploration of Hudson Bay on the fourth voyage led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company, the English fur trading company.