A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499 - Paperback

About The Book: "A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499" recounts Vasco Da Gama's pivotal journey to India, authored by Da Gama himself and initially published in 1898. This historical narrative chronicles the arduous voyage from Portugal to India, detailing the crew's trials, interactions with locals, and notable discoveries. Offering vivid descriptions of people, places, and events encountered, the book serves as a significant historical artifact shedding light on early European exploration and its global ramifications. Essential reading for those intrigued by exploration, trade, and colonial history. About The Author: Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira, was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea. His initial voyage to India by way of Cape of Good Hope was the first to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route, connecting the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. Ernst Georg Ravenstein (1834–1913), a German-English geographer and cartographer, focused on cartography and geographical history. After joining the British War Office, he became influential in geographical societies and academia. Ravenstein's works include the groundbreaking "Systematic Atlas" and contributions to world atlases. He estimated world population growth and proposed theories of migration, still relevant today. Additionally, he established the German Gymnastics Society in London, promoting physical fitness and organizing sporting events. The Title 'A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco Da Gama, 1497-1499 written/authored/edited by Vasco Da Gama, Translator and Editor: E. G. Ravenstein', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362085085 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 304 (Pages).