The book "Travels, trade and discoveries of the English nation. Volume 12. America. Part I" by Richard Hakluyt is one of the most important works on geography, which describes the important travels, discoveries and trade routes of the English in the 16th century. This work collects details about the important voyages of the great navigators of the time, which help to understand the geography, culture and economy of America during that period. The book tells the story of famous travelers who set out on the western paths in search of new lands, expansion of trade and understanding of the unknown. Thanks to detailed descriptions of routes and encounters, the reader can feel the atmosphere of discovery and research that took place in America at that time. This book will be an important resource for those interested in geography, maritime history, and cultural interactions of past centuries.