Vasco da Gama by David Corazzi
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"Vasco da Gama" by David Corazzi is a biography written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and adventures of the famous Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, exploring his significant role in maritime exploration and the establishment of sea routes to India. It serves as both an educational resource for families and schools, highlighting historical events and figures. The biography chronicles Vasco da Gama's early life, his selection
by King Manuel I for a seemingly arduous expedition to India, and the subsequent challenges he faced during his journey, including treacherous waters, crew insubordination, and encounters with indigenous peoples. The narrative details Gama's eventual arrival in India, his diplomatic missions, and the conflicts that arose with local rulers, particularly in Calecut. Ultimately, it reveals Gama's achievements in establishing Portuguese trade in the East and his lasting legacy, contrasting his brave endeavors with the brutalities that accompanied colonial expansion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Corazzi, David |
|---|---|
| Title |
Vasco da Gama Livro de Leitura para familias e escolas |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27540 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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