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Probably taking their route by the lake of Lop, to the south of Little Bucharia. Astl. Called likewise Koton, Khateen, and Hotam, in Little Bucharia, or Eastern Turkistan. Named likewise Khasiger, Kashar, Cashgar, and Hasiker. Forst. Probably the same with Anghein, on the river Sir. Astl.
Clarke. In Ramusio these fish are called Orate vecchis, and in Grynaeus Ostreas veteres. Astl. This appears to indicate the gulf between Cape Emanuel, near the isle of Goree, and the Red Cape.
In Astley, the ship commanded by Pedro Mendoza, is said to have been stranded during the homeward voyage, fourteen leagues from the Aguada, or watering-place of St Blas, and never more heard of. Astl. Astley concludes the account of the honours conferred on Pacheco in the following words: "But soon after imprisoned, and allowed him to die miserably.
On the 11th, at a place called Allow , we got only half an angel weight and 4 grains of gold, which was taken by hand, the natives having no weights. Astl. I 163. b.
After staying about an hour, and finding that they would not deal on our principles, besides understanding that the best places for trade were all before us, we returned to our ships, weighed anchor, and stood along shore, going before in the boat. Astl.
At length, the resentment of the nation being inflamed by their repeated treacheries and depredations, the English began to send out fleets to annoy their coasts and disturb their navigation. Of these proceedings, we propose to give a few instances in this chapter, which may suffice to shew the noble spirit that prevailed in these early times." Astl.
A terrible example of the uncertainty of royal favour, and the little regard that is had to true merit!" Astl.
He adds that Cabral, having discovered the fraud, restored the ship and cargo to the owners, whom he satisfied for their damages, in order to gain the favour of the rajah of Cochin. Astl. Perhaps meant by Lichefild instead of emperor; or it may be some native term of dignity. The latitude of Cochin is almost 10º N. while Calient is about 11º 10'. E
This is the earliest account of the places from whence gold is brought, and of the course of its trade through Africa, and thence into Europe; and is even more particular and exact than any that has been given by later authors. Astl. Of the River Senegal and the Jalofs, with some Account of the Manners, Customs, Government, Religion, and Dress of that Nation.
Astl. It may not be improper to state in this place, that no ship need be reduced to utter distress for want of fresh water at sea; as distilled sea water is perfectly fresh and wholesome.
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