Hakluyt Society, First Series, no. 100

The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea. Vol. II

Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., F.R.S., Pres. R.G.S., President. The Right Hon. The Lord Stanley of Alderley, Vice-President. Rear-Admiral Sir William Wharton, K.C.B., Vice-President. C. Raymond Beazley, Esq., M.A. Colonel G. Earl Church. Sir Martin Conway. Albert Gray, Esq. F. H. H. Guillemard, Esq., M.A., M.D. The Right Hon. Lord Hawkesbury. Edward Heawood, Esq., M.A. Dudley F. A. Hervey, Esq., C.M.G. Admiral Sir Anthony H. Hoskins, G.C.B. J. Scott Keltie, Esq., LL.D. F. W. Lucas, Esq. Vice-Admiral Albert H. Markham. E. J. Payne, Esq. Sir Cuthbert E. Peek, Bart. E. G. Ravenstein, Esq. Howard Saunders, Esq. Charles Welch, Esq., F.S.A. This Volume continues and ends the present Edition of the Chronicle of Guinea, the first part of which was published in 1896 (vol. xcv of the Hakluyt Society's publications). Here we have again to acknowledge the kind advice and help of various friends, particularly of Senhor Batalha Reis and Mr. William Foster. As to the Maps which accompany this volume: the sections of Andrea Bianco, 1448, and of Fra Mauro, 1457-9, here given, offer some of the best examples of the cartography of Prince Henry's later years in relation to West Africa. These ancient examples are supplemented by a new sketch-map of the discoveries made by the Portuguese seamen during the Infant's lifetime along the coast of the Dark Continent. The excellent photograph of Prince Henry's statue from the great gateway at Belem is the work of Senhor Camacho. As to the Introduction and Notes, it is hoped that attention has been given to everything really important for the understanding of Azurara's text; but the Editors have avoided such treatment as belongs properly to a detailed history of geographical advance during this period. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 35764
Author: Zurara, Gomes Eannes de
Release Date: Apr 4, 2011
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Translator: Beazley, C. Raymond (Charles Raymond), 1868-1955, Prestage, Edgar, 1869-1951