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The Voyage That Changed the World: The Epic Story of the First Crew to Sail Around the Globe

by Thekla Priebst

A circumnavigation told through the people it brought together

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A circumnavigation told through the people it brought together

The expedition is presented as more than Captain Ferdinand Magellan’s undertaking: the account also highlights Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew and Enrique de Malacca, a Malay guide forced to join them. Alongside the voyage’s hazards—from harsh environments to mutinies—the book traces how people shaped its course and what the returning sailors carried home. The author’s illustrations accompany this account of exploration, coercion, and the human consequences of a journey that crossed the globe.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in exploration and discovery history.
  • Young readers seeking historical accounts that include Indigenous peoples and figures beyond the expedition’s captain.

Themes

Circumnavigation and explorationIndigenous encountersCoercion and agencyMutiny and survival

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Book overview

The Spice Race is on--and Captain Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to find the treasure will change the course of history. Welcome to a bold new telling of his famed but ill-fated voyage.

This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You'll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways.

Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes, and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives--and the world.

Unapologetically and poignantly written and illustrated by Thekla Priebst, The Voyage That Changed the World will sweep you along on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring the triumphs, dangers, betrayals, and tragedies that marked this epic endeavour for a truly unforgettable read.

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