Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 5) by Jean-François de La Harpe
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| Author | La Harpe, Jean-François de, 1739-1803 |
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| Title | Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 5) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 5)" by Jean-François de La Harpe is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume primarily focuses on the travels and adventures of Portuguese travelers in Asia, documenting their experiences and the broader context of exploration during that era. The narrative is enriched with personal anecdotes and reflections, appealing to both historical interest and storytelling. The opening of the book introduces the journeys and remarkable adventures of Mendez-Pinto, a Portuguese voyager, beginning with his hardships and misfortunes several years before embarking on significant travels. It highlights his desperation, which drives him from poverty into the world of exploration. Mendez-Pinto recounts various encounters, including his capture by pirates and a harrowing descent into slavery, detailing the extreme challenges faced by explorers and drawing the reader into the vivid and often perilous life of a traveler during that period. Throughout, the opening sets the stage for a compelling tale of survival, bravery, and the pursuit of fortune against the backdrop of historical events and cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38258 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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