Packed with astonishing exploits and peopled with brave; daring; and sometimes foolhardy men and women from many nations; this entertaining and enlightening history of circumnavigation offers a stirring saga of quest and discovery; of adventure and achievement. Illustrated with pictures; charts; and diagrams; its narrative unfolds in dramatic detail the story that began on April 27; 1521; when the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan was speared to death on the island of Mactan in the Philippines and his second-in-command; Juan Sebastian Elcano; completed the first voyage around the world in a ship aptly named Victory. For the nearly five hundred years since; explorers and adventurers have continued to rise to the challenge of girdling the earth by sea; by air; or overland not simply to go around the world but to explore uncharted territory and discover more of the planet’s wonders and mysteries. For the history of circumnavigation is also an exhilarating story of the human spirit—of its boundless curiosity; its response to the challenge of the unknown; its noble failures and unimagined accomplishments.
#1583005 in Books 2015-03-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.03 x 1.06 x 8.96l; .0 #File Name: 0786476265540 pages
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. One of the best regimental histories!By SussexguyBeing an author; I regularly read and use many regimental histories. This is one of the best. It contains a full explanation of what the 21st North Carolina did during the Civil War. It is not filled with rosters; but contains over 500 pages of text; including a very useful notes section. I especially like the fact that Mr. Sherrill explains the context of the unit's actions; rather than describe them in isolation. I really wish that there were more regimental histories like this one. Great job!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good professional bookBy charles clappGreat in depth view of the 21st NC; if u had a ancestor in the 21st highly teccomend; only wish it hAd more on battle of monocacy were my ancestor was captured as POW.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Exceeded my expectations with the amount of detail used in ...By Stephen D. CavinessExceeded my expectations with the amount of detail used in describing 21st activities. Could use a map on some engagements that are very well articulated; but a picture is worth a thousand words in some encounters; for example Cross Keys. Otherwise; nothing but excellence.
