Publisher's Synopsis
Magellan: A General Account of the Life and Times and Remarkable Adventures by Land and by Sea of the Most Eminent and Renowned Navigator is a book written by Arthur Sturges Hildebrand. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Ferdinand Magellan, one of the most famous explorers in history. Magellan is known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, and for discovering the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The book covers Magellan's early life, his education, his military career, and his expeditions. It also provides an in-depth analysis of the political and social context of the time, including the religious conflicts between Catholicism and Protestantism. The author describes the challenges Magellan faced during his expeditions, including harsh weather conditions, hostile natives, and mutiny among his crew. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging narrative of Magellan's life and achievements. It also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events described in the book. Overall, Magellan: A General Account of the Life and Times and Remarkable Adventures by Land and by Sea of the Most Eminent and Renowned Navigator is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the life of one of its most famous figures.1924. Hildebrand reconstructs the life and voyage of Ferdinand Magellan, Commander of the Order of Santiago, His Majesty�������s Captain General of the Armada which first went around the world. Partial Contents: Of the state of geography in the year 1493; How Ferdinand Magellan came to the Court at Lisbon, and of the news he heard there; Of the voyage to India, and what transpired there; How Magellan was sorry to leave the East, and did not do so; Of the important events that followed the taking of Malacca; Of Magellan�������s return to Lisbon; How Magellan transferred his allegiance to Spain; Of the voyage of the Armada across the South Atlantic; Of the loss of the Santiago, which was Juan Serrano�������s ship; Of the voyage from Cape Dezeado to the Unfortunate Isles, and what happened on the way; Of the Kings who were in that discovered archipelago, and in what manner they received Magellan and his men; and How the fleet wandered among the islands, and heard news of Francisco Serrano.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.
