02173cam a22003253u 4500 35131 UtSlPG 20260610133813.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 E011 Baldaque da Silva, António Arthur, 1852-1915 O descobrimento do Brasil por Pedro Alvares Cabral Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-31 E-text prepared by Pedro Saborano "O descobrimento do Brasil por Pedro Alvares Cabral" by Baldaque da Silva is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book critically examines the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Brazil by the Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500. It discusses navigational decisions and explores the broader implications of this momentous event in history. The text delves into Cabral's expedition, originally aimed at reaching India, but which serendipitously led to the discovery of Brazil. Baldaque da Silva presents various hypotheses regarding how the deviation to the west occurred during the voyage, arguing against the notions of navigational error or unforeseen storms. The author ultimately supports the idea that Cabral intentionally ventured westward, backed by navigational strategies from preceding voyages and instructions from the Portuguese crown to explore the southwestern seas for potential new lands. The narrative blends both historical documentation and insightful commentary, offering readers a detailed understanding of this pivotal moment in maritime history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Discoveries in geography Brazil -- Discovery and exploration Cabral, Pedro Alvares, -1520? https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35131 75976 75976