A Journal Of The First Voyage Of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499 (1898) - Paperback

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 originally written by Vasco Da Gama himself, and this edition was translated and edited by E. G. Ravenstein in 1898.The journal is a detailed account of the voyage, including descriptions of the places they visited, the people they met, and the challenges they faced along the way. It covers the journey from Lisbon, Portugal to Calicut, India, and back again, and includes information about the geography, flora, and fauna of the areas they visited.The book also provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of the Portuguese explorers of the time, as well as their interactions with the people they encountered on their journey. It is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the early days of European exploration and the impact it had on the world.Overall, A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, exploration, or the early days of globalization.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.