He Went With Magellan
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
In an era of boundless oceans and uncharted horizons, He Went with Magellan by Louise Andrews Kent chronicles the daring voyage of Ferdinand Magellan's legendary circumnavigation of the globe through the eyes of a young protagonist swept up in one of history's most audacious maritime expeditions. Set against the treacherous seas and exotic ports of the early sixteenth century, the narrative immerses readers in the peril, wonder, and camaraderie of life aboard a ship pushing the very edges of the known world. Kent masterfully blends meticulous historical detail with propulsive storytelling, making the grand sweep of the Age of Exploration viscerally immediate for young readers. Rich with the spirit of adventure and the weight of historical consequence, the novel illuminates timeless themes of courage, loyalty, and the insatiable human drive to discover what lies beyond the horizon. Kent, celebrated for her He Went with... series of historical adventures, demonstrates her signature gift for anchoring grand historical events in intimate, character-driven narratives — brought further to life by the vivid illustrations of Paul Quinn. This is a story that leaves the reader wondering whether they, too, would have had the courage to sail off the edge of the map.
Author: Louise Andrews Kent
Format: Hardback
Published: 1948, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
In an era of boundless oceans and uncharted horizons, He Went with Magellan by Louise Andrews Kent chronicles the daring voyage of Ferdinand Magellan's legendary circumnavigation of the globe through the eyes of a young protagonist swept up in one of history's most audacious maritime expeditions. Set against the treacherous seas and exotic ports of the early sixteenth century, the narrative immerses readers in the peril, wonder, and camaraderie of life aboard a ship pushing the very edges of the known world. Kent masterfully blends meticulous historical detail with propulsive storytelling, making the grand sweep of the Age of Exploration viscerally immediate for young readers. Rich with the spirit of adventure and the weight of historical consequence, the novel illuminates timeless themes of courage, loyalty, and the insatiable human drive to discover what lies beyond the horizon. Kent, celebrated for her He Went with... series of historical adventures, demonstrates her signature gift for anchoring grand historical events in intimate, character-driven narratives — brought further to life by the vivid illustrations of Paul Quinn. This is a story that leaves the reader wondering whether they, too, would have had the courage to sail off the edge of the map.