The Discoveries of Prince Henry the Navigator, and Their Results; Being the Narrative of the Discovery by Sea, Within One Century, of More Than Half the World (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 Excerpt: ...Azurara's description of Princo Henry: --" He was large of frame and brawny, and stout and. strong of limb. His naturally fair complexion had by constant toil and exposure become dark. Tho expression of his face at first sight inspired fear in those who were not. accustomed to him, and when he was angry, which rarely happened, his look was very formidable. Stout of heart and keen in intellect, he was extraordinarily ambitious of achieving great deeds. Neither luxury nor avarico ever found a homo with him. In the a His Excellency tho Into Count do Lavradio informed mo that ho h;ul traced tins identical collar of Princo Henry to its then holder as a Knight of tho Order, tho lato Earl of Clarendon. former respect he was so temperato that aftor his early youth ho abstained from wino'nltogcther, whilo tho wholo of his life was reputed to have boon passed in inviolato chastity. As for his generosity, tho household of no other uncrowned prince formed so largo and excellent a training school for tho young nobility of tho country. All tho worthies of tho kingdom, and still moro foreigners of renown, found a general welcome in his house, and thcro were frequently assembled in it men of various nations, tho diversity of whose habits prcseuted a curious spectacle. None left that houso without somo proof of tho prince's generosity. His self-discipline was unsurpassed; all his days were spent in hard work, and it would not readily be believed how often he passed tho night without sleep, so that by dint of unflagging industry ho conquered what seemed to bo impossibilities to othor men. His wisdom and thoughtfulucss, excellent memory, calm bearing, and courteous language, gave great dignity to his address. "Ho was constant in adversity, and humblo in prosperity, a...