The book "Henry Hudson: A Brief Sketch of His Aims and Achievements" by Thomas A. Janvier is a detailed overview of the life and work of the famous explorer and traveler Henry Hudson. The book highlights the ambitions and achievements of this famous navigator, who played an important role in the development of geographical discoveries. The author reveals the important stages of Hudson's life, his famous voyages and discoveries, as well as his influence on the course of world history. The book is a valuable resource both for a general audience and for specialists interested in the activities of Henry Hudson and the period of the Great Geographical Discoveries.