02727cam a22003973u 4500 46440 UtSlPG 20260610134051.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 63024820 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Velho, Alvaro Roteiro da viagem de Vasco da Gama. English A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco da Gama 1497-1499 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of Roteiro da viagem de Vasco da Gama, believed by some authorities to be the work of Alvaro Velho. Editor favors João de Sá as author, rather than Velho. Release date is 2014-07-29 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco da Gama, 1497-1499" by Alvaro Velho et al. is a historical account that was likely written in the late 19th century. This work documents the monumental maritime journey undertaken by Vasco da Gama, who was tasked by King Manuel of Portugal to find a sea route to India in search of valuable spices. It offers a meticulous account of the discoveries and experiences of the expedition, highlighting the significance of this voyage in the context of global exploration and trade. The beginning of this journal sets the stage for Vasco da Gama's voyage, commencing on July 8, 1497, as the fleet departs from Restello, Portugal. It vividly describes the crew's experiences as they navigate the Cape Verde islands and the Southern Atlantic, encountering challenges such as storms, equipment failures, and interactions with indigenous peoples. Notably, the narrative captures the vital moments of discovery, the hardships faced, and the cultural exchanges that began to unfold during this historic expedition, crafting a basis for understanding not only the journey itself but also its broader implications in the annals of commerce and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Africa -- Description and travel Voyages and travels India -- Description and travel Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 Ravenstein, Ernest Georg, 1834-1913 Sá, João de, active 15th century-16th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46440 87279 87279