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Ferdinand Magellan: And the Quest to Circle the Globe


Book Description
Magellan set out in 1519 with five ships to find a passage through the Americas. Such a passage, if it existed, would allow Spanish ships to follow a westward route to the East Indies. After months of fruitless searching, Magellan eventually found a narrow, dangerous sea passage at the bottom of South America--now called the Strait of Magellan. In 1522, a lone ship sailed into the harbor at Sevill... More
Book Information
PublisherChelsea House Publishers
BindingLibrary Binding (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages144
ISBN-100791086089
ISBN-13978-0791086087
Publication Date01/01/2006
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About Samuel Willard Crompton (Author) : Samuel Willard Crompton is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Samuel Willard Crompton include Barry Sanders (Football Superstars), Peyton Manning (Football Super... more
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About William H. Goetzmann (Editor) : William H. Goetzmann is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of William H. Goetzmann include World Explorers: 27 Vol. Set (Library)... more
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