Calcoen: A Dutch Narrative of the Second Voyage of Vasco da Gama to Calicut

Calcoen: A Dutch Narrative of the Second Voyage of Vasco da Gama to Calicut by Jean Philibert Berjaeu is a historical account of Vasco da Gama's second voyage to India focusing on his journey to Calicut. The book believed to be written by a Dutch officer or sailor who accompanied the expedition provides unique insights into the expedition detailing the voyage from Lisbon to India encounters with different lands and peoples battles interactions with local rulers and the challenges faced. It also explores the customs geography and trade of the regions visited offering a fresh perspective on this significant historical event.