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Book: Os Lusiadas - Portuguese Epic Poem

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Book titled 'Os Lusiadas' written by Luis Vaz de Camoes. It is a Portuguese epic poem written in Homeric fashion about the Portuguese voyages of discovering new lands in the 15th and 16th centuries. Luis Vaz de Camoes (1524 - 1580) is considered Portugal's greatest poet. Donor's name and occasion information were not provided to the City Clerk's office.

Originating Mayor: Roger Hedgecock

Date Received: Unknown