Over the Edge of the World: Magellan’s Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe by Laurence Bergreen provides a vivid and detailed account of Ferdinand Magellan’s ambitious and perilous circumnavigation of the globe. The book delves into Magellan’s drive to find a westward route to the Spice Islands, driven by ambition and a desire for wealth. It highlights his determination to achieve this goal, despite facing the extreme hardships of 16th-century seafaring, including brutal storms, starvation, mutinies, and scurvy and other deadly diseases. Bergreen also underscores the historical significance of Magellan’s voyage, which proved that the world could be circumnavigated, expanded European knowledge of the world, and had a lasting impact on global trade and exploration.

Print: First Edition 2003

Condition: Good

ISBN: 0-06-621173-5