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Spaniards and the Crenoese not unfrequently visited the Canaries for goat's-flesh, making their way by the west coast of Africa down to Cape Cantin, and so by a short traverse to Lancerote or Fuerte ventura. And while it is true that in this expedi tion originated that colonisation of the Canaries from which sprung their present European popula tion, yet it is not correct to suppose, as hitherto it has been generally asserted, that the principal islands of the group then received for the first time the names which they at present bear. But in order that the reader may form an idea of the true position and value of this expedition in the history of dis covery, it will be necessary to take a brief survey of what had been previously known of these islands. In the poems of Homer the ocean is treated as a river beyond which at the earth's confines were the Elysian fields which Hesiod and Pindar made to be surrounded by water, so that the habitations of the blest were transformed into islands, and hence, pro bably, originated the name of the Insulae Fortunataa or Fortunate Islands. On this point Strabo says, lib. 3 The poets make mention of the Islands of the Blest, and we know that even now they are to be seen not far from the extremity of Mauritania, Opposite Grades (cadiz). Now I say that those who pointed out these things were the Phoenicians who.
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Spaniards and the Crenoese not unfrequently visited the Canaries for goat's-flesh, making their way by the west coast of Africa down to Cape Cantin, and so by a short traverse to Lancerote or Fuerte ventura. And while it is true that in this expedi tion originated that colonisation of the Canaries from which sprung their present European popula tion, yet it is not correct to suppose, as hitherto it has been generally asserted, that the principal islands of the group then received for the first time the names which they at present bear. But in order that the reader may form an idea of the true position and value of this expedition in the history of dis covery, it will be necessary to take a brief survey of what had been previously known of these islands. In the poems of Homer the ocean is treated as a river beyond which at the earth's confines were the Elysian fields which Hesiod and Pindar made to be surrounded by water, so that the habitations of the blest were transformed into islands, and hence, pro bably, originated the name of the Insulae Fortunataa or Fortunate Islands. On this point Strabo says, lib. 3 The poets make mention of the Islands of the Blest, and we know that even now they are to be seen not far from the extremity of Mauritania, Opposite Grades (cadiz). Now I say that those who pointed out these things were the Phoenicians who.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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It is a remarkable fact that in the proud list of the glories of noble France there is one class of achievements for which she has claimed more, and at the same time received less, honour than she really deserves. She has put forth a claim to having preceded even Prince Henry of Portugal in lifting the veil from the Sea of Darkness, the mysterious Atlantic, and in colonising the west coast of Africa; but although the most illustrious of her claimants to this distinction, the learned M. d'Avezac, still clings lovingly to his patriotic convictions on this head, the present writer has already demonstrated that that claim can by no means be maintained. At the same time France is very far from having received the amount of honour which is her due for the boldness of her maritime explorations at a somewhat later but still very early period.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the 15th-century conquest of the Canary Islands by Jean de Bethencourt, a Norman knight. The author presents a meticulously researched narrative based on firsthand accounts by Bethencourt's chaplains, offering a rare glimpse into the motivations, challenges, and achievements of the expedition. The book explores the historical context of the conquest within the broader tapestry of European exploration and the power dynamics of the time. It examines the geopolitical rivalries, the technological limitations of sea travel, and the cultural encounters between the European explorers and the indigenous people of the islands, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex forces that shaped this pivotal event. The work contributes fresh insights into the period of exploration and sheds light on the little-known history of the Canary Islands, making it a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone fascinated by tales of adventure, discovery, and cross-cultural encounters. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332324866_0
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