A General History And Collection Of Voyages And Travels - Volume 2 - By Robert Kerr


















































































































 -  This year likewise, Peter de Anahay built a fort at Sofala, of
which he was made captain. In the latter - Page 83
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This Year Likewise, Peter De Anahay Built A Fort At Sofala, Of Which He Was Made Captain.

In the latter end of this year the viceroy commanded his son Laurenco to go to the islands of Maldivia.

Beating up against contrary winds, he arrived at these islands which in ancient times were called Traganae[19], but Ytterubenero by the Moors, and by us Ceilan. Here he went on shore, and entered into treaty with the people, and returned to Cochin. In the middle of this island there is a high rock, having the print of a mans foot, said to have been that of Adam when he ascended to heaven, which the Indians hold in great reverence.

In 1506, after the death of Isabella, King Philip and Queen Joan came to take possession of the crown of Castile, and. King Ferdinand retired into his own dominions of Arragon. In that same year Philip died, and Ferdinand resumed the government, giving license to all Spaniards to go to the new discovered countries; but not allowing the Portuguese to go there. In this year, likewise, Christopher Columbus died, in the month of May, and was succeeded in his dignities by his son Don Diego.

In March 1506, Tristan de Acunha and Alphonso de Albuquerque went to India with fourteen ships, and refreshed by the way at Bezequiche, in the Cape de Verd islands. Before reaching the Cape of Good Hope they discovered certain islands, in 37 deg. S. which are now called the islands of Tristan de Acunha.

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