Works, Volume 79Kraus Reprint, 1967 - Geography |
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Page 60
... distance of 4,000 leagues from Portugal . He who wishes to sail from Cabo de Guer to Cabo de Nam5 ... and the distance along the route is 30 leagues ; by going outside the bay , he will make his way more quickly and safely . This Cabo ...
... distance of 4,000 leagues from Portugal . He who wishes to sail from Cabo de Guer to Cabo de Nam5 ... and the distance along the route is 30 leagues ; by going outside the bay , he will make his way more quickly and safely . This Cabo ...
Page 71
... distance north of the Equator will be 20 ° 20 ′ . Item . Cabo das Barbas and Pedra da Gualee ' lie NNE and SSW and occupy four leagues of the route ; this Pedra da Gualee is about an arrow's flight in length and was so called from its ...
... distance north of the Equator will be 20 ° 20 ′ . Item . Cabo das Barbas and Pedra da Gualee ' lie NNE and SSW and occupy four leagues of the route ; this Pedra da Gualee is about an arrow's flight in length and was so called from its ...
Page 143
... distance of 9 miles seaward of the mouth of the Congo , and it is only partially mixed with that of the sea at a distance of 40 miles from the coast : whilst discoloration caused by the fresh water , and also a perceptible current has ...
... distance of 9 miles seaward of the mouth of the Congo , and it is only partially mixed with that of the sea at a distance of 40 miles from the coast : whilst discoloration caused by the fresh water , and also a perceptible current has ...
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The Second Book describing the discoveries | 103 |
The Third Book concerning the discoveries of King | 139 |
The Fourth Book containing the discoveries | 163 |
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