Over the Edge of the World by Laurence Bergreen
The astonishing tale of the first sea voyage to circumnavigate the entire globe. Magellan's dramatic maritime expedition in 1519 discovered the straits that enabled Europe to trade with the Eastern spice islands and changed the course of history.
OVER THE EDGE OF THE WORLD is garnering fantastic pre-publication praise: 'Journalist Bergreen! superbly recreates Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan's obsessive 16th-century quest, an ill-fated journey that altered Europe's perception of the planet! Illuminating the Age of Discovery, Bergreen writes this powerful tale of adventure with a strong presence and rich detail' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'A vivid account of Magellan's star-crossed voyage around the world nearly five centuries ago!.Very nicely written through and through, and a pleasure for students of world exploration.' KIRKUS REVIEWS 'A cracking good tale.' LIBRARY JOURNAL
Laurence Bergreen is the author of the highly acclaimed biographies Capone: The Man and his Era, As Thousands Cheer: The Life of Irving Berlin, James Agee: A Life and Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life. His most recent book is the story of NASA's quest For Mars.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007181421 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007181426 |
| Title | Over the Edge of the World |
| Author | Laurence Bergreen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2004-03-01 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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