Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America To which are added, the conquest of Siberia, and the history of the transactions and commerce between Russia and China

"Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America" by William Coxe is a history book that recounts early voyages and discoveries by Russian explorers sailing between Asia and North America in the Pacific. It tells about expeditions, such as those of Beering and Tschirikoff, while also highlighting the fur trade and how the Russians interacted with the native people they encountered. The book describes the author’s research in St. Petersburg, using journals and highlighting the Russian Empress’s role in these expeditions. The writing examines the geography, the people living there, the economy, and what happened as Russia expanded its territories.