A brief history of the circumnavigators
Wilson, Derek, 1935-2003
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This title tells the story of maritime circumnavigation, beginning with the fateful day in 1521 when Magellan was killed on Mactan, through four centuries filled with the astonishing exploits of men and women of many nations.
Main title:
A brief history of the circumnavigators / Derek Wilson.
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Edition:
Rev. ed.
Publisher:
London : Robinson, 2003.
Collation:
xviii, 331 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: published as The circumnavigators. London: Constable, 1989.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Awards:
King George's Fund for Sailors Best Book of the Sea Award
ISBN:
18411970929781841197098
Language:
English
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BRN:
398783
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