This biography chronicles the life and achievements of John Davis, a navigator and explorer who played a key role in the early days of English exploration. Davis is best known for his discovery of the Davis Straits, which became an important trading route in the colonial era. The author draws on historical records and first-hand accounts to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Davis and his contributions to English exploration and seafaring. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or the age of exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.