A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco da Gama, 1497–1499 is a contemporary account of the Portuguese expedition that first reached India by sea around the Cape of Good Hope. Attributed to a member of the crew, it records the daily progress of the voyage, the lands and peoples encountered, and the opening of the sea route to the East.
One of the great documents of the age of exploration, the journal captures a turning point that reshaped world trade and European empire. Its eyewitness detail brings the perils and discoveries of the voyage to life. This free EPUB edition presents the translated text for readers of maritime and exploration history.