Overview
Ferdinand Magellan by Frederick A. Ober is a biographical account of the life of the famous Portuguese explorer who is credited with leading the first circumnavigation of the world. The book details Magellan's early life, his service to the Portuguese crown, and his eventual departure to Spain where he secured funding for his expedition. The narrative then follows Magellan's journey through the treacherous waters of South America, his discovery of the Strait of Magellan, and his eventual arrival in the Philippines where he met his tragic end. The book also explores Magellan's legacy and the impact of his voyage on world history. Overall, Ferdinand Magellan provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant explorers in human history.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.
- | Author: Frederick A. Ober
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 312 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1432636707
- | ISBN-13: 9781432636708
