The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea by George Collingridge
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"The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea" by George Collingridge is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the early Portuguese and Spanish explorations in the Australasian regions, particularly focusing on the period between the late 15th century and the early 17th century. The book delves into the maritime activities that led to the knowledge of Australia and New Guinea, offering rich descriptions of early maps
and the explorers involved in these discoveries. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the historical maritime context that shaped the pursuit of the Spice Islands and the discovery of new territories. Collingridge discusses the competitive maritime prowess of Portugal and Spain during the age of exploration, highlighting significant figures such as Magellan and the various expeditions that sought out these far-flung lands. The opening sets a clear tone for a detailed examination of early cartography and the complex interplay of national interests in the race for discovery, paving the way for an in-depth exploration of the motivations and challenges faced by these explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collingridge, George, 1847-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea Being The Narrative of Portuguese and Spanish Discoveries in the Australasian Regions, between the Years 1492-1606, with Descriptions of their Old Charts. |
| Credits | Produced by Col Choat |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Australia -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish |
| Subject | Australia -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese |
| Subject | Oceania -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish |
| Subject | Oceania -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17022 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17022-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 712 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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