Prelim Assignment 2.1: Pigafetta v.s. Albo
As we have already discussed the Brief Summary of the First Voyage Around the World by Magellan by Antonio Pigafetta, it is now time to take another version of the voyage with FRANCISCO ALBO.
Read his logbook (click the link) The First Voyage Round the World/Log-Book of Francisco Alvo or Alvaro
Links to an external site. and compare his written work with Antonio Pigafetta’s journal The First Voyage Round the World/Pigafetta’s Account of Magellan’s Voyage
Links to an external site.. Answer the questions below.
1. Create a Venn Diagram comparing the points given by Albo and Pigafetta on the First Voyage Around the World by Magellan. (10 points).
- Explain the similarities and differences of the two primary sources. (10 points).
REMINDER: Cite your sources. Follow APA 7th edition.
Venn Diagram
Differences
Albo
- The format are as follows date, sun’s altitude & declination, and course direction
- Focused more on navigation
- Gives geographic descriptions
Pigafetta
- The format is in paragraph form like a detailed journal
- Focused more on describing and giving detailed events
- Gives details and description about the island’s population
Similarities
- Both are arranged chronologically
- Both mention important locations
- Both gave detailed observations and of their hardships