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Dubious author Barbosa, Duarte, 1480?-1521
Dubious author Magalhães, Fernão de, -1521
Translator Stanley, Henry Edward John Stanley, Baron, 1827-1903
Title A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century
Alternate Title A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the 16th Century
Note Variously attributed to Duarte Barbosa or Fernão de Magalhães.
Note Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century" by Duarte Barbosa is a historical account likely written in the early 16th century. This work offers a detailed description of the trade routes, seaports, and the various cultural practices along the East African and Malabar coasts during a key period in maritime history. The narrative is rich with observations regarding commerce, religion, and the daily lives of the people Barbosa encountered, painting a vivid picture of early globalization. The opening of this narrative introduces the author as Duarte Barbosa, a Portuguese who has dedicated his experiences in the Indies to writing a comprehensive report for future generations. He outlines the geographical features from the Cape of Good Hope to various important towns and trading centers like Sofala and Mombasa, emphasizing their economic significance and the interactions among different cultures. Barbosa details the products traded, the local customs of the inhabitants, and the Portuguese endeavors to establish influence in these territories. This beginning serves as a promising entry into the complexities of commerce and cultural exchange during a pivotal moment in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Malay Archipelago -- Description and travel
Subject Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel
Subject Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800
Subject Africa, East -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject Iran -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject India -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject Malabar (India) -- Description and travel
Subject China -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 38253
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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