Pedraluarez Cabral: His Progenitors, His Life And His Voyage To America And India (1914)

By James Roxburgh McClymont

Book Overview

Pedraluarez Cabral: His Progenitors, His Life And His Voyage To America And India (1914) is a historical book written by James Roxburgh McClymont. The book provides a detailed account of the life of the Portuguese explorer, Pedro �����lvares Cabral, who is credited with the discovery of Brazil in 1500. The author delves into the family background of Cabral, tracing his lineage back to the medieval nobility of Portugal. The book also chronicles Cabral's early life, his education, and his career as a navigator and explorer. The main focus of the book, however, is on Cabral's voyage to America and India. McClymont provides a vivid description of the journey, detailing the challenges and obstacles that Cabral and his crew faced during the voyage. The author also explores the political and economic context of the voyage, highlighting the Portuguese Empire's desire to establish trade routes with the East Indies. The book is based on extensive research and draws on a variety of primary sources, including Cabral's own writings and contemporary accounts of the voyage. McClymont's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both academic and general readers. Overall, Pedraluarez Cabral: His Progenitors, His Life And His Voyage To America And India is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant explorers in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163882283
• ISBN13: 9781163882283
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"