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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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Paperback. Condizione: 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. Codice articolo 9781332324866_0
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