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Over the Edge of the World

Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe

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Over the Edge of the World

By: Laurence Bergreen
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A majestic tale of discovery thatchanged many long-held views about the world

In 1519 Magellan and his fleet of five ships set sail from Seville, Spain, to discover a water route to the fabled Spice Islands in Indonesia, where the most sought-after commodities -- cloves, pepper, and nutmeg -- flourished. Three years later, a handful of survivors returned with an abundance of spices from their intended destination, but with just one ship carrying eighteen emaciated men. During their remarkable voyage around the world the crew endured starvation, disease, mutiny, and torture. Many men died, including Magellan, who was violently killed in a fierce battle.

This is the first full account in nearly half a century of this voyage into history: a tour of the world emerging from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance; a startling anthropological account of tribes, languages, and customs unknown to Europeans; and a chronicle of a desperate grab for commercial and political power.

 Adventure Travel Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Civilization Historical World Middle Ages Indonesia Sailing
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I enjoyed this trip depicting Magellan’s trip around the world. Full of facts and anecdotes.

A book about about a great voyage

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Amazed how much detail of this epic voyage has remained to the present day. Very well presented.

Amazing adventure story

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The age of discovery is fascinating.
This is a very good insight into that age.
Well worth a read.

Excellent history book.

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A gripping account of Magellan’s and his men’s epic voyage. We hear the story from beginning to end in its historical context and with witness accounts at all the right places which brings to live in front of the reader’s eyes the incredible events during that first circumnavigation of the world. Inspiring.

Fascinating

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I couldn't stop listening. Well written and presented. The amount of twists and turns that the expedition went through is mind blowing. Murder, mutiny, sex, scurvy, betrayals, battles greed, hunger and adventure. It has it all. If you're a fan of history then download this book!

Amazing

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