Over the Edge of the World : : Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe
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COMMUNITY REVIEWS
Adventure and Danger in the Age of Discovery submitted by MariaK on June 7, 2011, 4:39pm I never realized how interesting Magellan's expedition was. Boy was I missing out! Back in 1500's Europe, circumnavigating the globe was equivalent to landing on the far side of the moon, and Laurence Bergreen does a great job of capturing the drama, scheming, politics, and other dangers that plagued the mission. I loved how Bergreen really brought the characters to life -- examining personal correspondence, diaries and accounts to uncover details of personality and motivation. You will really care about Magellan and his ragtag band of sailors as they battle bad weather, inadequate food, cultural misunderstandings and mutiny to achieve their historic feat. A great read!
The Circumnavigation of the World
submitted by phydda on June 29, 2014, 11:19pm
This true tale will grab you and not let you go until the final word. Plan on reading this on cover to cover.
The real story of the circumnavigation of the earth, by Magellan and his crew, will take you from the politics of late 15th century Spain to the many dangers of the unknown worlds on the other side of the sea. From the dangers of the sea to the discovery of new lands and people, this book will hold you captive. The book is well researched and well written. An excellent read!
PUBLISHED
New York : Morrow, 2003.
Year Published: 2003
Description: 458 p.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0066211735 :
SUBJECTS
Magalhães, Fernaõ de, -- d.1521 -- Travel.
Explorers -- Portugal -- Biography.
Voyages around the world.