Did Henry Hudson want to explore because of Marco polo's book?

Answer 1

Yes, Henry Hudson was influenced by the explorations and accounts of earlier explorers like Marco Polo. Polo's travels sparked European interest in Asia and the quest for new trade routes. Hudson sought to find a northeast passage to Asia, motivated by the potential for trade and wealth, much like the routes described in Polo's writings. His explorations in the early 17th century were part of the broader age of discovery that was inspired by such accounts.