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Goodman, Joan Elizabeth

A Long and Uncertain Journey: The 27,000-Mile Voyage of Vasco da Gama

48 pp. | Mikaya | June, 2001 | Trade ISBN 0-9650493-7-X $$19.95
(3) 4-6 Great Explorers series. Illustrated by Tom McNeely. Lush watercolor illustrations and a regal design add drama to the story of Vasco da Gama's voyage in 1497 from Portugal to India and back again. Goodman tells the story with flair and balance, emphasizing the bravery and resilience of da Gama and his crew without failing to address his use of violence to gain control of the competitive spice trade. Ind.
Reviewer: Mary R. Holt

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