Examines the voyage of discovery undertaken by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in the fifteenth century in an attempt to sail around the southern tip of Africa in search of India and the Spice Islands.
An introduction to the life of fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who strengthened his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.
Examines the life of explorer Vasco da Gama, including his childhood in Portugal, his three expeditions to India, opening up the spice trade and expanding Portugal's empire, and his legacy in world history.
Recounts the voyages undertaken by fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama to strengthen his nation's power by establishing a sea trade route to India.
Presents a brief biography of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, describing his fifteenth century voyages that furthered his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.
the Portuguese quest for a sea route from Europe to India
Draper, Allison Stark
2003
Describes the fifteenth century voyages taken by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who furthered his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.
Describes the quest for India led by explorer Vsco da Gama in 1495 and he arrives there in July of 1497. Discusses the difficulties of the voyage, the spice trade, and additional expeditions where he and his crew face extreme violence. Is accompanied by colorful illustrations and photographs.
