Generally the women of this country are ugly and short in stature, and wear much gold jewelry around their necks, and many bracelets on their arms; and on their toes they wear rings set with precious stones.
Sea route to India
Generally the women of this country are ugly and short in stature, and wear much gold jewelry around their necks, and many bracelets on their arms; and on their toes they wear rings set with precious stones.
Sea route to India
An observation recorded during his travels, likely referring to the inhabitants of a place he visited in Africa or India.
c. 1497-1499
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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