My latest grown up book that is not craft related is Over the Edge of the World, which is about Magellan's trip around the world.
I think back to learning about Magellan in elementary school and I do not think I really learned much about him other than that he was Portuguese and sailed for Spain, which did not make much sense at the time.
Now, as I read this book, I keep thinking it would make a really good movie or mini-series. It is hard to believe that Magellan is the name remembered so well when he managed to get himself killed in the Phillipines, had a ship mutiny and head back to Spain, and did various things that were rather questionable, even for the day.
I always like to read more about the people whose names are well known for famous events. I usually discover that they are rather flawed individuals. This can make one disappointed, or make one realize that even the flawed can do great things.
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