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Page 52
... seven leagues of the route ; this island is small , not larger than the Berlengas ' . It has two approaches , one on the NE and the other to the WSW , and from the mainland to this island is a good arrow shot . On the mainland and close ...
... seven leagues of the route ; this island is small , not larger than the Berlengas ' . It has two approaches , one on the NE and the other to the WSW , and from the mainland to this island is a good arrow shot . On the mainland and close ...
Page 53
... seven fathoms . Thence by going two leagues in a N - S direction they will find another bay called Zebiliquy3 , in which twelve or thirteen ships of sixty tons can anchor . There are six or seven fathoms of water here ; moorings should ...
... seven fathoms . Thence by going two leagues in a N - S direction they will find another bay called Zebiliquy3 , in which twelve or thirteen ships of sixty tons can anchor . There are six or seven fathoms of water here ; moorings should ...
Page 67
... seven leagues out at sea from Cabo do Bojador and sails S by W , will make the Angra dos Ruivos and be at safety a distance of three leagues , a little more or less out at sea from it . At Bojador the pilot will have to stand out to sea ...
... seven leagues out at sea from Cabo do Bojador and sails S by W , will make the Angra dos Ruivos and be at safety a distance of three leagues , a little more or less out at sea from it . At Bojador the pilot will have to stand out to sea ...
Contents
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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