Gold, Spices, and Colonies: Magellan's Voyage That Changed Human History

In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships and more than 200 men, seeking a sea route to the Spice Islands. Along the way, they endured hunger, disease, and physical and mental torment, even facing the threat of death. At last, they discovered a passage that is now known as the Strait of Magellan. This arduous voyage lasted three years. Drawing on firsthand sources, Lawrence Bergreen, an award-winning bestselling author, biographer, and journalist, offers an objective account of this human achievement, bringing a grand tale of exploration vividly to life.

In the book, Bergreen tells the story in the first person, leading readers on a fascinating journey and revealing some sources for the first time. The expedition not only changed the way later explorers traveled by sea, but history itself.