Over the Edge of the World (5/360): 5 Spoken Word Cds, 360 Minutes

Bergreen, Laurence

ISBN 10: 0060577304 ISBN 13: 9780060577308

Publisher: HarperCollins, 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:

OVER THE EDGE OF THE WORLD is garnering fantastic pre-publication praise:

‘Journalist Bergreen... superbly recreates Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan's obsessive 16th-century quest, an ill-fated journey that altered Europe's perception of the planet... Illuminating the Age of Discovery, Bergreen writes this powerful tale of adventure with a strong presence and rich detail.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

‘A vivid account of Magellan's star-crossed voyage around the world nearly five centuries ago....Very nicely written through and through, and a pleasure for students of world exploration.’ KIRKUS REVIEWS

‘A cracking good tale.’ LIBRARY JOURNAL

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: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060577304
• ISBN 13: 9780060577308
• Binding: Audio CD