Magellan's Voyage Around The World; Volume 2
- 318 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Antonio Pigafetta was a Venetian scholar and explorer who chronicled the first circumnavigation of the globe. Serving as Ferdinand Magellan's assistant, he meticulously documented the expedition, providing an invaluable firsthand account of this groundbreaking voyage. His journal also proved instrumental in translating the Philippine language Cebuano, marking the first recorded instance of this linguistic documentation. Pigafetta was among the few survivors of the arduous journey, and his detailed writings remain a primary source for understanding the epic scope and historical significance of this era-defining expedition.







An Account of Magellan's Expedition
The narrative chronicles the historic voyage that began on 10 August 1519, marking the first circumnavigation of the globe led by Magellan. It primarily draws from the travelogue of Antonio Pigafetta, a crew member who returned to Spain. This account includes detailed descriptions and 23 hand-drawn watercolour charts, capturing the expedition's journey through diverse regions such as Patagonia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Cape of Good Hope. Pigafetta's work stands as a classic testament to exploration and discovery.
A Narrative Account of the First Navigation