O Infante D. Henrique e a arte de navegar dos portuguezes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eça, Vicente de Almeida de, 1852-1929

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

O Infante D. Henrique e a arte de navegar dos portugueses

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Language Note:

This ebook uses a 19th century spelling

Summary:

"O Infante D. Henrique e a arte de navegar dos portugueses" by Vicente M. M. C. Almeida d'Eça is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work centers around Prince Henry the Navigator, highlighting his pivotal role in initiating the Portuguese Age of Discoveries and the advancements in navigation that stemmed from his efforts. Through a detailed examination of the historical context and developments in maritime practices, the book aims to celebrate the legacies associated with Prince Henry. The opening of the text sets the stage for commemorating the centenary of Prince Henry's significant contributions to navigation. It elaborates on the societal and historical backdrop in which he operated, moving from a general overview of his dual roles-both as a royal family member and a key figure in maritime exploration-to a focus on the advancements in navigation that he fostered. D'Eça addresses the complexities involved in early navigation, discussing the limitations and advancements of navigational tools and techniques in the context of exploration, emphasizing the importance of innovative thought as well as practical experience among early navigators. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)

Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-02-06