Ferdinand Magellan, Candy Gourlay
Ferdinand Magellan, Candy Gourlay
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Ferdinand Magellan

Author: Candy Gourlay

Narrator: Qarie Marshall

Unabridged: 2 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/07/2021


Synopsis

Before he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, Ferdinand Magellan (14801521) was a Portuguese sailor known for his incredible navigation skills. After years of sailing, he was chosen to lead a crew to circle the globea trip that no other ship had ever completed. Although Magellan died in combat in the Philippines before he could finish the voyage, his ship went on to complete the first circumnavigation of the world, and he is still known as one of the greatest explorers.However, as historians today note, many of the places that Magellan discovered already had people living there, rooting his fame in colonialism. This middle-grade biography, part of the First Names series, tackles the legacyboth good and badof this famous explorer.

About Candy Gourlay

Candy Gourlay is an author and a journalist who knew that she wanted to write ever since she was a little girl in the Philippines. She lives with her husband and her three children in London.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette

This First Names biography series for middle grade brings one of the greatest explorers of the fifteenth century - Ferdinand Magellan who was the first man to sail around the world. Ferdinand was born to a noble family in 1480 in Sabrosa, Portugal, among rolling hills with vineyards. When he was abou......more

Goodreads review by Felix

I enjoyed reading this book and found some of the facts very interesting. I would recommend if you like history.......more

Goodreads review by Margie

This is not your average, somewhat boring, biography. It's presented as an adventure, which Magellan's famous voyage certainly was. The illustrations help to lighten the narrative along with the breezy style. The book includes a timeline, an index, maps, notes and a short bibliography making this we......more