Magellan's Voyage Around the World: Three Contemporary Accounts, (Hardcover)

Magellan's Voyage Around The World: Three Contemporary Accounts is a book that presents three firsthand accounts of Ferdinand Magellan's historic voyage around the world. The book features narratives by three contemporary authors - Antonio Pigafetta, Gin�����s de Mafra, and Maximilianus Transylvanus - who were present during the voyage and documented their experiences. The accounts provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by the crew during the voyage, including encounters with hostile natives, mutinies, and extreme weather conditions. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the various places and cultures that the crew encountered during their journey. The editor of the book, Charles Edward Nowell, has provided an introduction to the work, as well as notes and annotations that provide historical context and help readers understand the significance of the voyage. Overall, Magellan's Voyage Around The World: Three Contemporary Accounts is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early days of global navigation.Additional Contributor Is Maximilian Of Transylvania.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.