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An introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who found a passage for ships to sail west from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

An introduction to the life of fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who strengthened his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.

A brief account of Magellan's 1519-1522 voyage around the world, which proved beyond all doubt that the world was round.

An introduction to Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince who lived during the Middle Ages, discussing conditions in medieval Portugal, Henry's royal heritage, his sponsorship of expeditions along the west coast of Africa, and the results of those voyages.

Presents a comprehensive study of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his quest to find the Spice Islands of the Far East and to circumnavigate the globe.

Examines the life of explorer Vasco da Gama, including his childhood in Portugal, his three expeditions to India, opening up the spice trade and expanding Portugal's empire, and his legacy in world history.

An illustrated biography of sixteenth-century explorer Ferdinand Magellan, telling of his attempt to sail around the world through a series of questions and answers.

Describes the explorations and discoveries of Vasco da Gama.

Introductory text and captioned photographs introduce the current descendants of the exiled Jews from Spain (now called the Sephardim).

This book tells about Portuguese captain Ferdinand Magellan's journey to find a new route to the east for Spain discussing his battles with the ocean, angry crews, and diseases.