Ferdinand Magellan: Ferdinand Magellan: Exploring the World's Seas and Discovering New Horizons

Feb 2022 · Prabhat Prakashan

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Ferdinand Magellan by Kalyani Mookherji: A biography that chronicles the life and voyages of Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the globe. The book explores Magellan's motivations, challenges, and the historical significance of his achievements.

Key Aspects of the Book "Ferdinand Magellan":
Exploration and Adventure: Mookherji delves into the thrilling adventures and daring spirit of Ferdinand Magellan, providing a vivid account of his voyages, the challenges faced, and the discoveries made.
Historical Significance: The biography explores the historical importance of Magellan's circumnavigation, shedding light on its impact on global navigation, trade, and the expansion of geographical knowledge.
Character Study: Mookherji delves into the motivations, personality traits, and leadership qualities of Ferdinand Magellan, offering insights into the man behind the monumental exploration.

Kalyani Mookherji is an author known for her historical biographies, including "Ferdinand Magellan." Her works provide a comprehensive examination of the lives and achievements of notable historical figures, offering readers a deeper understanding of their contributions to the world.

About the author

Kalyani Mookherji is an alumnus of Jadavpur University, Kolkata where she did her graduation and post-graduation in English. Having specialized in Post-Colonial Literature and Women’s Writing, she acted the National Eligibility Test in 2001 and for a brief while taught university students as a Research Scholar. Since 2007, the author however has returned to her first love, writing. After a long stint in the digital world, she is now a full-fledged writer of books besides contributing to magazines. Her thoughts on all the varied aspects of life can be found at her blog www.alittlebettertoday.com where she regularly uploads posts on health, fitness, lifestyle and relationships. Being married to an army officer, the author has practically travelled the length and breadth of India. As of now, she is located in New Delhi where despite being a busy Mom to a ten-year old, she finds time to pursue other interests in life like music, cooking and travel. E-mail [email protected]

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