02636cam a22003493u 4500 35764 UtSlPG 20260610133821.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Zurara, Gomes Eannes de, 1410?-1474? The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea. Vol. II Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Hakluyt Society, First Series, no. 100 Release date is 2011-04-04 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Carol Ann Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea, Vol. II" by Gomes Eannes de Azurara is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues to explore the significant voyages and discoveries made by Portuguese mariners under the auspices of Prince Henry the Navigator, focusing on the progression of exploration along the West African coast. The text delves into themes such as scientific discovery, colonial ambition, and the interplay of religion and commerce during the Age of Exploration. At the start of this volume, the author provides background information on Prince Henry, detailing his lineage, motivations for exploration, and the context of Portuguese maritime efforts. The introduction outlines the historical significance of Henry's work, emphasizing his scientific and religious motivations, as well as the commercial ambitions tied to exploration. The detailed accounts of early voyages aim to illustrate how these expeditions paved the way for later advances in geography, trade, and imperialism, ultimately positioning Portugal as a leader in global exploration. The volume aims to provide an understanding of Henry's contributions towards navigating uncharted territories and building an empire, showcasing the importance of exploration in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Guinea (Region) -- Discovery and exploration -- Early works to 1800 Beazley, C. Raymond (Charles Raymond), 1868-1955 Prestage, Edgar, 1869-1951 Hakluyt Society, First Series, no. 100 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35764 76607 76607