Reasons given by John Fitch for writing an account of his lifeÂ­ Origin of the Fitch familyÂ­ Emigration of the ancestors of Jobn Fitch to AmericaÂ­They settle in ConnecticutÂ­Marriage of Joseph FitchÂ­Birth of JohnÂ­Is sent to schoolÂ­Death of his motherÂ­ Second marriage of his fatherÂ­ Heroism of the boy, and punishment thereforeÂ­ Is taken from school ...
Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia.
Along the way, Magellan visited the Spice Islands. In 1512, Magellan sailed to Morocco under a Portuguese commander. Unfortunately, Magellan quarreled with the commander, ignored his orders and left the service. While in Morocco, Magellan was wounded, leaving him with a limp for the rest of his life.