Memorias sobre a influencia dos descobrimentos portuguezes no conhecimento das…
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"Memórias sobre a influência dos descobrimentos portugueses no conhecimento das plantas" is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the impact of Portuguese discoveries in the 15th and 16th centuries on the understanding of various plant species, particularly focusing on the malagueta—a spice that gained prominence during the age of exploration. The author, Conde de Ficalho, aims to provide insights into how these discoveries enriched botanical knowledge
and commerce during that era. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by emphasizing the transformative effect of Portuguese explorations on global botanical knowledge. He describes the significant increase in plant species introduced to Europe due to these voyages, noting that the malagueta was among the first spices to be recognized and sought after. The opening portion delves into the historical context of the malagueta, suggesting its early mentions and applications, alongside the travels of Portuguese navigators who brought it to prominence in European markets. It also hints at the complexities surrounding the identification and classification of this plant within earlier botanical literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ficalho, Francisco Manuel de Melo, Conde de, 1837-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Memorias sobre a influencia dos descobrimentos portuguezes no conhecimento das plantas I. - Memoria sobre a Malagueta |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Plants |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28055 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Last Update | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 408 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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