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100 1 _aZurara, Gomes Eannes de,
_d1410?-1474?
245 1 4 _aThe Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea. Vol. I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aHakluyt Society, First Series, no. 95
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-01
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Carol Ann Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea, Vol. I" by Gomes Eannes de Azurara is a historical account written in the late 15th century. This work serves as a detailed record of the early Portuguese exploration and conquests along the African coast, focusing particularly on the efforts of Prince Henry, known as the Navigator. Azurara's narrative combines biographical elements of key figures with the broader context of Portugal’s maritime expansion, providing insights into both the motivations and consequences of these voyages. At the start of the text, Azurara reflects on the significance of good deeds and gratitude, introducing the context of his chronicle—commissioned by King Alfonso V to document the achievements of Prince Henry. The opening chapters delve into Henry's genealogy and outline his remarkable contributions, including his ambitions for exploration and the capture of territories. Azurara’s writing highlights significant events like the doubling of Cape Bojador and the capture of the first African slaves, setting the stage for the ensuing narratives about exploration, commerce, and the moral implications of these early conquests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGuinea (Region) -- Discovery and exploration -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aBeazley, C. Raymond
_q(Charles Raymond),
_d1868-1955
700 1 _aPrestage, Edgar,
_d1869-1951
830 0 _aHakluyt Society, First Series, no. 95
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35738
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