by Antonio Pigafetta · tapa dura · ISBN 9788440206305
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating chronicle of Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano's journey around the world, as told by Antonio Pigafetta, a privileged witness to this historic expedition. This book offers a detailed view of the challenges, discoveries, and cultural encounters that marked this milestone in maritime exploration. An essential read for lovers of history and adventure.
Antonio Pigafetta was a Venetian scholar and explorer. In 1519, he joined the Spanish expedition to the Spice Islands led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, the world's first documented circumnavigation, and is best known for being the chronicler of the voyage. During the expedition, he served as Magellan's assistant until Magellan's death in the Philippine Islands, and kept an accurate journal, which later assisted him in translating the Cebuano language. It is the first recorded document concerning the language.
