Author

Richard Henry Major

1818-1891

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Australia -- Discovery and exploration Discoveries in geography -- Portuguese Voyages and travels

Books by Richard Henry Major

Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia: A Collection of Documents, and Extracts from Early Manuscript Maps, Illustrative of the History of Discovery on the Coasts of That Vast Island, from the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century to the Time of Captain Cook.

"Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia" by Richard Henry Major is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This work is a compilation of documents and extracts from early manuscript maps that discuss the history of exploration along the coasts of Australia from the early 16th century until the time of Captain Cook. The book provides a glimpse into the early European encounters with this vast land, illustrating the mysteries and misconceptions surrounding its existence prior to more comprehensive exploration. The opening of this account establishes the context of exploration in the southern seas, focusing on the centuries of ambiguity regarding the existence of Australia. It outlines the various navigators and their respective endeavors in mapping and discovering the lands that would eventually be defined as Australia. Major highlights the conflicting narratives from different European nations, particularly the Portuguese and Dutch, regarding their claims and observations, along with references to maps that suggested the existence of the great southern continent. This introductory portion sets the stage for a meticulous examination of early voyages and the associated geographical insights, offering readers an informed perspective on the historical exploration of Australia.

O descobrimento da Australia pelos portuguezes em 1601

"O descobrimento da Australia pelos portuguezes em 1601" by Richard Henry Major is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The book explores the early discoveries of Australia, specifically focusing on the claim that Portuguese navigators reached the continent prior to the Dutch expeditions. Major presents arguments suggesting that the Portuguese had prior knowledge and exploration of Australia, countering established narratives that attributed the discovery to the Dutch. In this work, Major details his findings and the significance of a recently discovered map indicating that the Portuguese, specifically Manuel Godinho de Eredia, may have discovered the Australian land in 1601, five years before the accepted Dutch discovery. He delves into historical maps, accounts, and navigational records to piece together evidence supporting this premise. The book offers a nuanced view of exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries, emphasizing the role of Portuguese explorers and the historical context surrounding their maritime endeavors, thus urging a reassessment of Australia's discovery narrative.

Richard Henry Major

Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia:&#13; A Collection of Documents, and Extracts from Early Manuscript Maps, Illustrative of the History of Discovery on the Coasts of That Vast Island, from the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century to the Time of Captain Cook.

O descobrimento da Australia pelos portuguezes em 1601

Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia: A Collection of Documents, and Extracts from Early Manuscript Maps, Illustrative of the History of Discovery on the Coasts of That Vast Island, from the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century to the Time of Captain Cook.