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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.

An account of Magellan, his famous voyage around the world, and the historical significance of his achievement.

Presents a children's study into the life of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who in 1519, set out from Spain to circumnavigate the world.

Text and illustrations survey Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the world in the sixteenth century, describing Magellan's life before the voyage, his ships and crew, mutiny early in the trip, explorations in South America, and Magellan's death, providing a glossary, lists of important dates and people, and selected further resources.

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.

Describes the life and travels of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.

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