The Story Of Columbus And Magellan (1905)

The Story of Columbus and Magellan, written by Thomas Bonaventure Lawler and originally published in 1905, is a historical account of the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan. The book begins with the background of Columbus, including his early life, his efforts to secure funding for his voyage, and his eventual discovery of the New World. The narrative then shifts to Magellan and his quest to find a new route to the East Indies, which ultimately led to the discovery of the Strait of Magellan and the circumnavigation of the globe. Throughout the book, Lawler provides detailed descriptions of the challenges faced by both explorers, including conflicts with indigenous peoples, harsh weather conditions, and the difficulties of navigating uncharted waters. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the voyages. Overall, The Story of Columbus and Magellan is a fascinating exploration of two of the most important expeditions in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.