Ferdinand Magellan (the First Names Series)
Ferdinand Magellan by Candy Gourlay, published by Abrams, Incorporated on September 7, 2021, is a 176-page biography that introduces readers to the life of the renowned explorer who first circumnavigated the globe. This book is part of the First Names series, which aims to present historical figures in an engaging and accessible manner. It details Magellan’s journey from a Portuguese noble with a passion for the sea to his leadership of the first expedition to successfully navigate around the world, highlighting both his navigational skills and the challenges he faced.
In this biography, readers will discover the complexities of Magellan’s legacy, including the impact of his explorations on the regions he encountered. The narrative addresses the dual nature of his fame, acknowledging the existing populations in the areas he “discovered” and the colonial implications of his voyages. With a focus on exploration and historical context, Ferdinand Magellan provides a nuanced perspective on a pivotal figure in world history, making it suitable for those interested in juvenile nonfiction, biography, and historical exploration.
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In author Candy Gourlay and illustrator Tom Knight’s Ferdinand Magellan, part of the First Names series, meet the explorer who first went around the world.
Before he led the first expedition to circumnavigate Earth, Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) was a Portuguese noble who loved the sea. A skilled sailor, he led a number of voyages and is known for his incredible navigation skills. Over the course of his sailing career, he faced terrible storms and mutinies but always managed to get his crew home safely. He set off with his crew to circle the globe–a trip that no other ship had ever completed. Though Magellan died in combat in the Philippines before he could complete the voyage, his ship went on to complete the first circumnavigation of the world, and he is still known as one of the greatest explorers. However, as historians today note, many of the places that Magellan “discovered” already had people living there, and his fame is one rooted in colonialism. Ferdinand Magellan tackles the legacy–both good and bad–of this famous explorer.
“A modern, engaging biography that is a strong buy for classes or libraries needing to support research projects or students interested in world history.” —School Library Journal
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