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A biography of Ferdinand Magellan, who sailed from Portugal in 1519 to find a route to the Far East. Magellan died during the voyage and only one ship returned to Portugal, but he had proved that it was possible to sail around the world.

Details the life and expeditions of Ferdinand Magellan, describing his childhood, ocean voyages fraught with mutiny, tribal wars, and disease; and his leadership on the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe; and includes a chronology, a time line, and glossary.

A biography of Portugal's national hero whose advanced ideas on geography and navigation opened the way for Columbus and other explorers.

Presents various aspects of life in Portugal through interviews with twenty-six people representing different age groups, occupations, and regions. Also includes a section of brief facts about the country and a glossary.

Describes the fifteenth century voyages taken by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who furthered his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.

Profiles Prince Henry of Portugal, whose support enabled explorers to claim new lands, spread Christianity, and increase trade between Europe and Africa while he, himself, remained close to home.

A description of the life and voyage of the sixteenth-century Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition to sail around the world.

A biography of the Italian-born explorer who was the first person to realize North America was a separate continent.

Examines the costumes of Spain and Portugal at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the culture and society of the countries, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.

Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.