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A Journey with Henry Hudson

In 1607 Henry Hudson sailed from England in search of the Northwest Passage. He turned up empty-handed but set out again in 1608. Again, he failed to find the passage. The following year, the Dutch East India company hired him to find the Northeast Passage. This journey, too, ended in frustration. In 1610 Hudson made a final, disastrous attempt to find the Northwest Passage. How can modern people learn what Hudson's journeys were like? We can study maps, writings, and artwork created when he lived. Go exploring with Henry Hudson and primary sources to learn more about his journeys.