32/149 Athanasius Nikitin, a Russian, travelled from the Volga, through Central Asia and Persia, to Gujerat, Cambay, and Chaul, whence he proceeded inland to Bidar and Golconda. Fernando Poo discovers his island. Pedro d'Escobar crosses the line. Toscanelli's map (foundation of Behaim globe and Columbus' guide). Second printed edition of Ptolemy, with twenty-seven maps--practically the first atlas. |