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Name: Over the Edge of the World
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Author: Laurence Bergreen

📘 Over the Edge of the World by Laurence Bergreen

Over the Edge of the World presents a vivid account of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic expedition, the first attempt to sail around the world. The book follows the young reader through the challenges of long sea travel, the crew’s struggles, and their encounters with unfamiliar lands. Richly illustrated with maps and photographs, it offers a clear and accessible narrative that brings the events of the early 1500s to life for young readers interested in history, geography, and adventure.

First publish date: May 2004

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Laurence Bergreen

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