Portuguese Voyages 1498-1663

by Charles David Ley (Editor)

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Genres: History, Nonfiction, Travel

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1947

Reviews

[David Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing collection of original source material from the Portuguese Age of Discovery. I'm reading "The Furthest East", a first-person account of a shipload of Portuguese desperadoes marooned in the China of Genghis Khan, and it's as gripping as a novel. Also recommended: the section on the discovery of Brazil.

[Rajiv Chopra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good collection of writings. It is interesting, because the writings bring to life some of the greatest voyages of discovery.

The European world does owe a lot to these early travellers. They did brave some incredible adventures and hardships.

In a strange manner, their religious prejudices are laid bare, where they believe that the others follow false Gods and are idolators. However, the figure of Jesus, which is an idol, figures prominently in all churches. Why blame other religions?

Having said that, if you do want a first person account of some of the greatest voyages of discovery, this is a great place to start.

[Tony · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is no doubt a good book on its subject, but it was heavy going for me, so I stopped a third of the way through.

[James Violand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read about little-known expeditions during the era of Portuguese exploration. The bravery of these people is admirable especially in today's world of pampered prosperity.

[Doris Raines · Rating 5 out of 5]

NICE BOOK.