Explores the life and adventures of sixteenth-century Portuguese explore Ferdinand Magellan, and describes his voyages and mission to discover a westward passage from Spain to the Spice Islands.
Chronicles the life of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, covering his discovery of a passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and his attempted voyage around the globe, which ended when he died in the Philippines.
Recounts how the sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer launched the first voyage around the world, although he met his death before his men completed the expedition.
A biography of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world, thus providing the first positive proof that the earth is round.
The life of the Portuguese navigator and explorer who launched the first voyage around the world in the early 1500's but met his death before his men completed the expedition.
