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Andres Resendez is Professor of History at the University of California, Davis.
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From Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake to lesser-known scientific explorers and even an unknown mariner, a batch of new nonfiction works share previously overlooked stories set during the age of discovery. These titles expand our thinking about the people and missions that jumpstarted maritime travel and commerce.

Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery
Andrés Reséndez, Sep 2021, Mariner Books, an imprint of Harper Collins
Themes: World history, Spanish history, Maritime history, Age of Discovery

CONQUERING THE PACIFIC shares an amazing account of a mid-16th century Spanish expedition that crossed the Pacific Ocean and returned. Launched from a secret port in Mexico, the crew included a Black mariner who captained the small, lead ship.
Take-aways: Of particular interest are the many examples of navigational techniques necessary to successfully cross this challenging ocean. In addition, the book details encounters with the Pacific Islanders and an assortment of near-disasters.
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eduscapes | Hi ha 2 ressenyes més | Apr 11, 2022 |
I can't say I liked it but it was well written and had a significant message. I must say I didn't like the details of the violence and viciousness. It never ceases to amaze me how brutal men can be to other human beings.
 
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Wren73 | Hi ha 7 ressenyes més | Mar 4, 2022 |
A gripping subject, to be sure, but ultimately (and I understand this may be due to limited resources from which to draw) it just sort of ends in an unsatisfactory way. And then the second half of the page count is made up of reference and notes. So, much shorter than you expect.
 
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Fiddleback_ | Hi ha 6 ressenyes més | Jan 1, 2022 |

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