Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Prince Henry of Portugal, Surnamed The Navigator, and Its Results: Comprising the Discovery Within One Century of Half the World"" is a historical book written by Richard Henry Major in 1868. The book focuses on the life of Prince Henry of Portugal, who was also known as Henry the Navigator, and his contributions to the Age of Discovery. It provides a detailed account of his life and achievements, including his role in the exploration and colonization of Africa and the discovery of new trade routes to India and Asia. The book also explores the impact of Prince Henry's legacy on world history, particularly the European colonial expansion and the establishment of the Portuguese Empire. With its comprehensive and informative approach, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the Age of Discovery.""With New Facts In The Discovery Of The Atlantic Islands, A Refutation Of French Claims To Priority In Discovery, Portuguese Knowledge, Subsequently Lost, Of The Nile Lake.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
