The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c10.91

v1.c10.91

Francis Xavier quoted above says that Sao Thome "is a very rich and noble city, inhabited by Portuguese, who, being tired of the hardships of military life, retired to that place, wherein they found great convenience and opportunity for earning their life. Thus the city was formed which, besides the wealth and food that the land produces, is nicely fitted for trading and sending its goods to any part of the world" 1.