However, Indians were not very satisfied with the goods he was offering them, which strained the relationship between the two countries. After all, he brought back Asian products and spices by trading them for trinkets. Also, three experienced pilots, Pedro de Alemquer, Joao de Coimbra, and Pero de Escolar, helped da Gama's first expedition by sailing the ships. With the help of Prince Henry's support of navigational instruments, such as a compass, an astrolabe, and a compass rose, Da Gama's exploration became more efficient ("Vasco Da Gama").
He made few stops along Africa, which caused some troubles with the Muslim traders who did not want any other people to interfere with their already profitable trade routes. Luckily, da Gama took the privilege of the monsoon wind and reached India in less than a year ("Vasco Da Gama Facts"). Vasco da Gama left for India on Jwith four ships and about 170 sailors with the aim of finding a direct trade route to India. Da Gama had sailed twice to India because of two reasons (Winser). Prince Henry also supported his exploration by working with a group of mapmakers, geographers, astronomers, and navigators. However, in 1487, Bartolomeu Dias, a Portuguses explorer, found out that the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean were actually connected, which led to the start of da Gama's exploration. Therefore, they thought it woul d not be possible for da Gama to explore. They thought Indian Ocean was not connected to any other seas. It is a fantastic living book teaching about history and geography, recommended for ages 10 and up.Vasco da Gama's exploration did not start very smoothly because some people disagreed with the journey. This new edition features all the original illustrations and clean, readable text. Louise Andrews Kent is a master storyteller, weaving historical accuracy and immersive adventure into one epic voyage of discovery.
What is waiting for them if they even can return to Portugal? Although successful in finding a way to India, what use are the spices and other riches from this exotic land if they can’t make it back? Trouble lurks around every corner, with evil plots in this strange land, and changes at home. Hearing word of a mutiny Shane and his friends tell Vasco and save the excursion. Good-bye, gentlemen, and–a pleasant journey to you!”įear of the unknown haunts the sailors. “Well, it seems all the fools are not yet dead! You are free to go and sail across seas of boiling pitch, to die of strange fevers, to be swallowed by serpents, or be boiled for dinner by savages. Their quest? To discover a sailing route to India, a task many feel is impossible. Shane O’Connor, an astrologer’s assistant in the year 1497, has the chance to travel with the great Vasco da Gama.
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