Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe

by Laurence Bergreen

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I like the fact that imperfect men, nations and beliefs took these men into the unknown. The errors made should have ended the trip at ant point but there was no turning back for Magellan. I think it a bit unfair we give all the credit to Magellan as he is gone before trips completion.