Magellan's Voyage: A Narrative Account Of The First Navigation
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Antonio Pigafetta
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the perilous journey of Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, as meticulously documented by Antonio Pigafetta, one of the few survivors. A primary source of immense historical value, it details the challenges, discoveries, and encounters with indigenous cultures faced by the expedition from 1519 to 1522. The narrative offers a vivid and often dramatic eyewitness perspective on the Age of Exploration, providing invaluable insights into early modern navigation, geography, and anthropology. It is an essential read for anyone interested in maritime history, exploration, or the early colonial period.
Author: Antonio Pigafetta
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the perilous journey of Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, as meticulously documented by Antonio Pigafetta, one of the few survivors. A primary source of immense historical value, it details the challenges, discoveries, and encounters with indigenous cultures faced by the expedition from 1519 to 1522. The narrative offers a vivid and often dramatic eyewitness perspective on the Age of Exploration, providing invaluable insights into early modern navigation, geography, and anthropology. It is an essential read for anyone interested in maritime history, exploration, or the early colonial period.