From Lisbon To Calicut – 1956 Book
Title- From Lisbon To Calicut
Commentary and notes- John Parker
Publishers- Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford Press, London
Year – 1956
Pages- 40
Dimension- 8¼ x 5½ inch
This book is a commentary and translation of the first historic maritime journey outside Europe. European countries in the Middle Ages scrambled to find the source of pepper the valuable spice that was traded in Europe for centuries. The source was a closely guarded secret kept by the Arab spice traders. The Arab traders regularly visited Portugal. However, they disclosed the secret after threats and intimidation by the Portuguese.
With the King’s blessing and much help, Vasco Da Gama was chosen to lead the flotilla. The Portuguese set sail halfway around the world in 1497 to reach India. They reached the unexplored land of Calicut (Kozhikode) on the Malabar Coast. Vasco Da Gama’s expedition landed in Calicut in 1498. They were initially well received on arrival by the Zamorin- the hereditary monarch of the Kingdom with great hospitality.
Read more What really happened when Vasco Da Gama set foot in India.
From the collection- 1964 M. Suriyamoorthy Charcoal Art Abstract (#13)., Bombay University Convocation Hall – Old Photo 1890., Vasco Da Gama Before The Zamorin Calicut – Old Postcard., Antique Plan – Taking of The City of Cochin 1744
