He is known for promoting the settlement of North America by the English through his works , notably `` Divers Voyages Touching the Discoverie of America '' ( 1582 ) and `` The Principal Navigations , Voiages , Traffiques and Discoueries of the English Nation '' ( 1589 -- 1600 ) .
He is famous for his efforts in promoting the settlement of North America by the English through his works . His most important books are `` Divers Voyages Touching the Discoverie of America '' ( 1582 ) and `` The Principal Navigations , Voiages , Traffiques and Discoueries of the English Nation '' ( 1598 -- 1600 ) .