Itinerary: Voyage to the East or Portuguese Indies (1596) - Page 16

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50. Of the Jackfruit, or Jacka,	page 73.
51. Of the Mangoes,	page 73.
52. Of the Cashews,	page 74.
53. Of the Rose Apples (Jambos),	page 75.
54. Of other fruits in India,	page 76.
55. Of the Indian Figs, Likely referring to bananas or plantains, which were commonly called "figs of India" by early European explorers.	page 77.
56. Of the Palm tree on which the Indian Nuts (which are called Coconuts) grow,	79.
57. Of the Durian fruit of Malacca,	page 81.
58. Of the tree Arvore de rays, original: "Arvore de raizes," Portuguese for "Tree of Roots," likely the Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis). that is, the root-tree; and the Bamboos or the reeds of India,	page 82.
59. Of the Sorrowful Tree (Arbore triste), original: "Arbore triste," the Night-flowering Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis), so named because its blossoms fall at sunrise.	page 83.
60. Of the Betel leaves and the fruit Areca,	page 84.
61. Of the herb Datura (Dutroa), and a plant named the Sensitive Plant (Herba sentida), original: "Herba sentida," Portuguese for "feeling herb," the Mimosa pudica.	page 86.
62. Of Pepper,	page 87.
63. Of Cinnamon,	page 88.
64. Of Ginger,	page 89.
65. Of Cloves,	page 89.
66. Of Mace, Husks, or Nutmeg flowers, and Nutmegs,	page 90.
67. Of Cardamom,	page 91.
68. Of Lac, A resinous secretion used to produce scarlet dye and shellac.	page 91.
69. Of Anil or Indigo,	page 92.
70. Of Ambergris, Musk (Mosseliact), and Civet (Algallia),	page 92.
71. Of Benzoin, A balsamic resin from trees of the genus Styrax.	page 93.
72. Of Frankincense and Myrrh,	page 94.
73. Of Manna and Rhubarb,	page 94.
74. Of Sandalwood,	page 95.
75. Of Palo de Cobra, or Snake-wood, original: "Palo de Cobra," Portuguese for "Snake-wood," used as a traditional remedy for snakebites.	page 95.
76. Of Calamba wood, otherwise known as Lignum Aloes, original: Latin for "Aloe-wood," also known as Agarwood or Oud.	page 96.
77. Of China-root, A medicinal root related to sarsaparilla, highly valued as a treatment for various ailments.	page 96.
78. Of Amfion, otherwise known as Opium,	page 98.
79. Of Bangue, Cannabis.	page 98.
80. Of Camphor,	page 99.
81. Of Tamarind,	page 99.
82. Of Myrobalans, Dried fruits used in medicine and tanning.	page 100.
83. Of other spices and herbs, namely: Spikenard, Aloe, Cashew-nut (Anacardi), Sweet Flag (Calamo Aromatico),	page 101.
Costus, Cubebs, Indian Leaf, Galangal,	page 102.
84. Of Pearls,	page 103.
85. Of Diamonds,	page 104.
86. Of Rubies, Spinels, Garnets, Emeralds, and other precious stones,	page 104.
87. Of the Bezoar stone A mass found in the stomachs of goats and other animals, believed to be a universal antidote. and other antidotes,	page 105.
88. A short account and instruction on Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Pearls, and other precious stones; how one shall understand how to know them correctly, and make calculations to value them at their right price and value, etc. Firstly, of Diamonds,	page 106.
89. Of the valuation of Rubies,	page 108.
90. Of Oriental and old Emeralds, and how they shall be valued,	page 109.
91. Of the valuation of Oriental Pearls,	page 110.
92. Of some events in India during the time of Jan Huyghen’s residence there; how four Englishmen came overland to India, and what happened to them,	page 110.


item. The arrival of three Japanese Princes or Kings' children in Goa, and how it fared with them in traveling with the Jesuits to Spain, Italy, and their return to India,	page 113.
item. Arrival of Ambassadors from Persia, Cambay, and from the Samorin The Samorin was the hereditary title of the Hindu ruler of the Kingdom of Calicut. in Goa, and what was negotiated with them,	page 113.
item. The establishment of a Custom-house in Cochin, against the will and thanks of the inhabitants,	page 115.
item. Arrival of the Viceroy, Don Duarte de Meneses, in India,	page 115.
item. The departure of Jan Huyghen’s comrade, named Berndt Burcherts, from India overland toward Hamburg,	page 115.
item. Tidings of the death of the Prince of Orange William the Silent, leader of the Dutch Revolt, assassinated in 1584. [arriving] from Venice overland in India,	page 115.
item. Shipwreck of the ship São Tiago on the shallows of India, Referring to the "Baixos da Judia" in the Mozambique Channel. and how pitifully the same occurred,	page 116.
item. Two ships from Chaul captured by the Turkish Galleys from the Red Sea,	page 118.
item. The outcome of a great Armada dispatched from Goa to the Red Sea against the Turkish Galleys, and the loss of most of its people behind Hormuz, in a place called Nicolu,	page 118.
item. A Queen of Hormuz with her brother baptized as Christians in Goa, and how it fared with her,	page 119.
item. Loss of the ship Boa Viagem original: "Boa Viagen," Portuguese for "Good Voyage." sailing from India to Portugal,	page 119.
item. Departure of the Archbishop from India to Portugal,	page 120.