Anonymous's 'A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century' is a detailed account of the coastal regions of East Africa and Malabar during the early 1500s. Written in a descriptive and informative style, the book provides valuable insight into the geography, trade routes, and cultures of these regions at the time. Through a combination of firsthand observations and historical records, the author paints a vivid picture of the vibrant maritime activities that characterized these areas during the Age of Exploration. This work is a crucial primary source for scholars studying the early interactions between European explorers and indigenous populations in Africa and India. Anonymous's meticulous attention to detail and his unbiased approach to documenting the coasts of East Africa and Malabar make this book a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the period.

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Translators: Baron Henry Edward John Stanley Stanley

Release date

Ebook: 26 November 2019