A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco da Gama 1497-1499
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- Language
- en
- Format
- EPUB & PDF
- File Size
- 2.6 MB
Description
Experience one of the most significant maritime expeditions in human history through the primary source. This translation of Vasco da Gama's journal documents his 1497–1499 voyage around the Cape of Good Hope to India, a journey that opened the sea route to Asia and fundamentally reshaped global trade and geography.\ Follow the Portuguese fleet as it navigates uncharted waters, survives the brutal Cape storms, and navigates the complex political landscape of Calicut and Malabar. The text captures the desperation, the grandeur, and the brutal realities of 15th-century exploration. Essential reading for students of maritime history, geography, and the Age of Discovery.",
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