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 â `` 1600 ) . He is principally remembered for his efforts in promoting and supporting 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 â `` 1600 ) .