He Went With Magellan

<p>Vasco Coelho a 14-year-old royal page for the Portuguese King travels to Spain with Magellan to request financing for an expedition into waters unknown. They are searching for a Western sea route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia - Islands overflowing with expensive spices where there are fortunes to be made. </p><p><br></p><p>When telling of Vasco joining him on the journey Magellan says: <em>I am going to take Vasco Coelho with me... a boy who can draw charts and knock down thieves and who can take care of those who are supposed to protect him. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Vasco learns that adventure comes with many hardships. Mutiny scurvy fighting and hunger all take a toll. Can they become the first explorers to circumnavigate the globe or will they fall off the edge of the world? Will any of them return to Spain alive? </p><p><br></p><p>Louise Andrews Kent is a master storyteller weaving historical accuracy and immersive adventure into one epic voyage of discovery. </p><p><br></p><p>This new edition features all the original illustrations and clean readable text. It is a fantastic living book teaching about history and geography recommended for ages 10 and up.</p><p><br></p>