Voyages And Adventures Of Fernand Mendez Pinto (1892)

By Mendes Pinto

Book Overview

Voyages and Adventures of Fernand Mendez Pinto is a book written by Ferdinand Mendes Pinto and first published in 1892. The book is a memoir of Pinto's travels and adventures in Asia during the 16th century. Pinto was a Portuguese explorer and adventurer who spent over 20 years traveling through China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. His memoir is a fascinating account of his experiences, including his encounters with pirates, cannibals, and other dangers. Pinto describes the cultures, customs, and traditions of the people he met, as well as the flora and fauna of the regions he visited. The book is considered a classic of travel literature and has been praised for its vivid descriptions, colorful characters, and exciting adventures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and adventure.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: 1166204804
• ISBN13: 9781166204808
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"