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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. II
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. 100
500			_aRelease date is 2011-04-04
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. 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.)
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. 100
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35764
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