Untangle the early voyages of the age of exploration and the people who shaped them. This edition compiles historical records and witness accounts surrounding Vicente Anes Pinçon and the era of discovery, offering a window into the voyage figures and royal negotiations of the early 1500s.
The material centers on primary documents, court notes, and testimonies that illuminate claims, agreements, and debates about who discovered which lands and when. It presents the voices of explorers, officials, and notaries, framed by archival context to help readers understand how these early voyages were recorded and remembered.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the remarkable life of Vicente Anes Pinzon, a lesser-known yet vital figure tied to the Age of Discovery. A Spanish captain and navigator, Pinzon accompanied Columbus on the first voyage to the Americas, but it was his subsequent voyages that significantly expanded European knowledge of the New World. The author presents Pinzon's explorations in the context of Spain and Portugal's global rivalry, shedding light on the geopolitical dynamics of the era. The author meticulously traces Pinzon's explorations along the coast of South America, highlighting his discovery of the Amazon River and his pivotal role in charting the Brazilian coastline. Through Pinzon's experiences, this book offers a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of early exploration. It explores the evolving understanding of geography, the complex interactions between European explorers and indigenous populations, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that characterized this extraordinary period of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331931201_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331931201
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331931201
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)