Publisher's Synopsis
""Ferdinand Magellan"" by Frederick A. Ober is a biography of the famous Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the world. The book covers Magellan's life and career, from his early years as a page in the Portuguese royal court to his time as a captain in the Portuguese navy and his eventual departure to Spain to seek funding for his expedition. The author describes in detail Magellan's voyage, which began in 1519 and lasted three years, during which he and his crew faced numerous challenges and hardships, including mutiny, starvation, and hostile encounters with indigenous peoples. The book also explores Magellan's legacy and the impact of his voyage on world history. Overall, ""Ferdinand Magellan"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant explorers of the Age of Discovery.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.
