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Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan

Ober, Frederick A.

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1163279374
ISBN13: 9781163279373
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ferdinand Magellan by Frederick A. Ober is a biography of the famous Portuguese explorer who is known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. The book provides a detailed account of Magellan's life, from his early years in Portugal to his time as a sailor and explorer. It also explores his motivations for undertaking such a dangerous and ambitious journey, as well as the challenges he faced along the way. The book covers Magellan's voyage, which began in 1519 and lasted for three years, during which he and his crew faced numerous obstacles, including mutiny, scurvy, and hostile encounters with indigenous peoples. The author also delves into Magellan's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his interactions with other explorers and officials. Overall, Ferdinand Magellan is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers insight into the life and accomplishments of one of the most famous explorers in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Age of Exploration, maritime history, or the life of Ferdinand Magellan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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