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Title: Mappa de Portugal antigo, e moderno, tomo 1 (of 3): Parte I, II
Original Publication: Portugal: Na Officina Patriarcal de Francisco Luiz Ameno,1762.
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
Summary: "Mappa de Portugal antigo, e moderno, tomo 1 (of 3): Parte I, II" by João Baptista de Castro is a geographical and historical account written in the 18th century." This work focuses on providing an accurate description of Portugal's geography and history, addressing misconceptions that foreign authors have held about the region. "The beginning of this comprehensive work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Portugal's geographical features and historical context." It opens with an introduction that underscores the author's intention to create a reliable map that clarifies the true state of Portugal, correcting numerous errors in contemporary geographical literature. Castro discusses the importance of maps in understanding the world, explaining the concepts of latitude and longitude, and outlines the specific geographical positioning of Portugal in relation to surrounding regions. The text indicates that the work will include geographical measurements, historical references, and significant locations in Portugal, offering a rich resource for anyone interested in the country's geography and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Castro, João Bautista de, 1700-1775
EBook No.: 69878
Published: Jan 25, 2023
Downloads: 155
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Portugal -- History
Subject: Portugal -- Geography -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Lisbon (Portugal) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mappa de Portugal antigo, e moderno, tomo 1 (of 3): Parte I, II
Original Publication: Portugal: Na Officina Patriarcal de Francisco Luiz Ameno,1762.
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
Summary: "Mappa de Portugal antigo, e moderno, tomo 1 (of 3): Parte I, II" by João Baptista de Castro is a geographical and historical account written in the 18th century." This work focuses on providing an accurate description of Portugal's geography and history, addressing misconceptions that foreign authors have held about the region. "The beginning of this comprehensive work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Portugal's geographical features and historical context." It opens with an introduction that underscores the author's intention to create a reliable map that clarifies the true state of Portugal, correcting numerous errors in contemporary geographical literature. Castro discusses the importance of maps in understanding the world, explaining the concepts of latitude and longitude, and outlines the specific geographical positioning of Portugal in relation to surrounding regions. The text indicates that the work will include geographical measurements, historical references, and significant locations in Portugal, offering a rich resource for anyone interested in the country's geography and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Castro, João Bautista de, 1700-1775
EBook No.: 69878
Published: Jan 25, 2023
Downloads: 155
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Portugal -- History
Subject: Portugal -- Geography -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Lisbon (Portugal) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.