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Beazley, C. Raymond, 1868-1955

"Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery, 1394-1460 A.D. With an Account of Geographical Progress Throughout the Middle Ages As the Preparation for His Work."

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Harold Hardrada, 68;
type of all Vikings, 69
Helluland, or Slate-land, 56
Henry, the Navigator, special interest of the life and work, 29;
author of discovering movement, 30;
preparation for work of, 80;
predecessors of seamen of, 107-112;
first voyage, 112;
maps used by, 117-122;
Hero of Portugal, 123;
inspires his countrymen with love of exploration, 125;
his brother Pedro his right hand man, 136;
birth, 138;
his aims, 139;
tries to find a way round Africa to India, 139;
his work of exploration a foundation of an empire for his country, 141;
a crusader and a missionary, 142;
sets the example for systematic exploration, 144;
the teacher and master of more successful explorers, 145;
sends out caravels past Cape Non, 147;
brings Portuguese fleet into harbour at Ceuta, 150;
anchors off Ceuta, 151;
leads in the attack on Ceuta and is reported dead, 152;
is made a knight, 153;
begins coasting voyages, 154;
is sent to relieve Ceuta, 155;
plans to get possession of Gibraltar, 156;
returns to Court, 156;
is made Duke of Viseu and Lord of Covilham, 157;
reasons for exploring Guinea, 158;
Sagres his chosen home, 160;
is made Governor for life of the Algarves, 160;
his buildings on Sagres, 161;
his scientific work, 162;
results of settlement on Cape St.


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