An Addition to the Sea Journal of the Hollanders unto Java

The original work was a supplement to the sea journal documenting the first Dutch trading expedition to Java, undertaken by Cornelis de Houtman and his fleet in 1595–1597.

The voyage marked the beginning of Dutch involvement in the spice trade, which later led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1602.

The journal provides firsthand observations on Java, its people, trade networks, geography, and political conditions, offering valuable insights into early European perceptions of Southeast Asia.