zweig biography magellan 288 pages

Descrição

This biography recounts the extraordinary journey of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer who convinced the Spanish crown to fund his ambitious expedition to find a passage from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Departing in 1519, Magellan''s fleet faced numerous challenges, including mutinies, harsh weather, and disease. Despite these obstacles, he successfully navigated the strait that now bears his name and became the first to circumnavigate the globe. Stefan Zweig masterfully narrates this heroic tale, highlighting the spirit of adventure and the quest for discovery.

Características

Marca

lgf

Modelo

magellan

Peso

0.16 kg

EAN

9782253161875

Dimensions

17.9 cm × 11.1 cm × 1.3 cm

Number of pages

288

Publication date

07/03/2012

Publisher

LGF