The Lusiads by Luis Vaz De Camoes - 9780140440263

First published in 1572, this work describes Portugal's voyages of discovery. It describes Vasco da Gama's pioneer voyage via southern Africa to India in 1497-98. It reflects the novelty and fascination of that original encounter with Africa, India and the Far East.

• | By (Author): Luis Vaz De Camoes
• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Feb 22, 1973
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0140440267
• | ISBN-13: 9780140440263