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

Bergreen, Laurence

ISBN 10: 0060577266 ISBN 13: 9780060577261

Publisher: Harperaudio, 2003

Synopsis

A chronicle of Ferdinand Magellan's sixteenth-century voyage around the world draws on candid first-person accounts and describes his crew's experiences with mutiny, navigation, death, unusual sexual practices, and Magellan's ruthless leadership tactics.

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Review:

‘A superb real-life thriller.’ New York Times

‘The gripping story of a 60,000-mile ocean voyage...by turns sorrowful, violent, and promiscuous...’ Los Angeles Times

‘A vivid account of Magellan's starcrossed voyage.’ Kirkus Reviews

‘Illuminating the age of discovery, Bergreen writes this powerful tale of adventure with a strong presence and rich detail.’ Publishers’ Weekly

‘Mr. Bergreen delivers torture, suffering, starvation and bloody frays with almost loving zeal.’ Washington Times

‘Prodigious research, sure-footed prose and vivid descriptions make for a thoroughly satisfying account...it is all here in the wondrous detail, a first-rate historical page turner.’ New York Times Book Review

About the Author:

Laurence Bergreen is the author of the highly acclaimed biographies Capone: The Man and his Era, As Thousands Cheer: The Life of Irving Berlin, James Agee: A Life and Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life. His most recent book is the story of NASA’s quest For Mars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperaudio
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060577266
• ISBN 13: 9780060577261
• Binding: Audio Cassette