This is a historical travelogue written by João de Castro, a Portuguese navigator who traveled to India in the sixteenth century. The book describes a voyage from the city of Goa to the city of Dio in which the author participated as a member of the expedition. The narrative offers insights into the geography, culture, and politics of the Indian Ocean region in the sixteenth century and includes vivid descriptions of the places the author visited and the people he met. This book is an essential source for historians and scholars of Portuguese and Indian Ocean history.

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