O Infante D. Henrique e a arte de navegar dos portuguezes by Eça
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"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.)
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| Author | Eça, Vicente de Almeida de, 1852-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | O Infante D. Henrique e a arte de navegar dos portuguezes |
| Alternate Title | O Infante D. Henrique e a arte de navegar dos portugueses |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional 1894 |
| Credits | Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a 19th century spelling |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Biography |
| Subject | Henry, Infante of Portugal, 1394-1460 |
| Subject | Explorers |
| Subject | Portugal -- History |
| Subject | Navigation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24533 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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