Publisher's Synopsis
""A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499"" is a historical account of the first voyage of Vasco Da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who set out to find a sea route to India in 1497. The book was written by Vasco Da Gama himself and was translated into English by E.G. Ravenstein in 1898.The journal begins with the departure of the fleet from Lisbon in July 1497 and details the various challenges faced by the crew during the voyage, including storms, disease, and mutiny. It also provides a detailed account of the encounters with the various peoples and cultures they encountered along the way, including the Arab traders of East Africa and the Hindu rulers of India.Throughout the journal, Vasco Da Gama provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, peoples, and customs of the places he visited, as well as his own thoughts and feelings about the journey. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early European exploration and trade, and provides valuable insights into the motivations and experiences of those who undertook these perilous voyages.Overall, ""A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499"" is an important historical document that sheds light on a crucial moment in world history and offers a unique perspective on the early days of European exploration and expansion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
