Henry E J Stanley Translator (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. Cloth, no dj. Burt Franklin, undated [c. 1970] reprint (first published by Hakluyt Society, 1869). 8vo. Light blue cloth boards with gilt-stamped title on spine. lxxx, 430 pp., xxxv, illus. Moderate shelf wear and age-related discoloration to boards. Expected age-toning to text block, but text and images remain clean and bright.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Three Voyages of Vasco da Gama and His Viceroyalty, drawn from Lendas da Índia by Gaspar Corrêa, presents a firsthand historical account of Vasco da Gama's expeditions to India and his role as Portuguese Viceroy. Correa, a contemporary of the events, offers detailed narratives of the voyages, encounters with local rulers, and the early establishment of Portuguese power in India. The work combines adventure, diplomacy, and colonial ambition, serving as a crucial source on 16th-century maritime exploration and empire-building. About The Author: Gaspar Correa (c. 1529c. 1590) was a Portuguese historian and author best known for his detailed chronicle of Portuguese exploration and colonial activity in India. He served as a secretary to Afonso de Albuquerque, one of the key figures in establishing the Portuguese Empire in Asia. Correa's most famous work, Lendas da Índia (Legends of India), provides a vivid and often critical account of the Portuguese in India during the 16th century, making it a valuable source for early colonial history.About Translator : Henry Edward John Stanley (18271903), also known as Lord Stanley of Alderley, was a British nobleman, historian, and translator. He is best known for translating The Three Voyages of Vasco da Gama and His Viceroyalty from Gaspar Corrêa's Lendas da Índia into English. His translation, published for the Hakluyt Society in 1869, made this important Portuguese chronicle accessible to English-speaking audiences. Stanley's scholarly work contributed significantly to the study of early European exploration and colonial history in Asia. The Title 'The Three Voyages of Vasco de Gama and his Viceroyalty from the Lendas da India of Gaspar Corrêa written/authored/edited by Gaspar Correa. Translator: Henry E. J. Stanley', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789333323352 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 570 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 570.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Three Voyages of Vasco da Gama and His Viceroyalty, drawn from Lendas da Índia by Gaspar Corrêa, presents a firsthand historical account of Vasco da Gama's expeditions to India and his role as Portuguese Viceroy. Correa, a contemporary of the events, offers detailed narratives of the voyages, encounters with local rulers, and the early establishment of Portuguese power in India. The work combines adventure, diplomacy, and colonial ambition, serving as a crucial source on 16th-century maritime exploration and empire-building. About The Author: Gaspar Correa (c. 1529c. 1590) was a Portuguese historian and author best known for his detailed chronicle of Portuguese exploration and colonial activity in India. He served as a secretary to Afonso de Albuquerque, one of the key figures in establishing the Portuguese Empire in Asia. Correa's most famous work, Lendas da Índia (Legends of India), provides a vivid and often critical account of the Portuguese in India during the 16th century, making it a valuable source for early colonial history.About Translator : Henry Edward John Stanley (18271903), also known as Lord Stanley of Alderley, was a British nobleman, historian, and translator. He is best known for translating The Three Voyages of Vasco da Gama and His Viceroyalty from Gaspar Corrêa's Lendas da Índia into English. His translation, published for the Hakluyt Society in 1869, made this important Portuguese chronicle accessible to English-speaking audiences. Stanley's scholarly work contributed significantly to the study of early European exploration and colonial history in Asia. The Title 'The Three Voyages of Vasco de Gama and his Viceroyalty from the Lendas da India of Gaspar Corrêa written/authored/edited by Gaspar Correa. Translator: Henry E. J. Stanley', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789333029100 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 570 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 570.…

From the Lendas da India of Gaspar Correa. Accompanied by Original Documents. The Hakluyt Society, first series reprint. No. XLII. Frontispiece portrait, a few other full-page plates. 8vo. Original blue cloth, gilt title on spine. lxxx, 430, xxvpp. New York, Burt Franklin.