Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

Libon Community College
Libon, Albay

Readings in Philippine History BSED-SCIENCE 1

A Brief Summary of the First Voyage Around the World

by Magellan and by Antonio Pigafetta:
Analysis of Pigafetta’s Chronicles

I. Introduction
A. Background on Ferdinand Magellan
B. Importance of the first voyage around the world
C. Role of Antonio Pigafetta in the voyage

II. Brief Summary of the First Voyage around the World by Magellan
A. Preparations for the voyage
1. Sponsorship by the Spanish Crown
2. Assembling the fleet and crew
B. Departure from Spain
1. Departure date and location
2. Initial challenges and uncertainties
C. Encounters with indigenous peoples
1. First encounters in South America
2. Cultural exchanges and conflicts
D. Crossing the Pacific Ocean
1. The hardships faced during the Pacific crossing
2. Strategies for navigation and survival
E. Arrival in the Philippines
1. Significance of the Philippines in the voyage
2. Events leading to Magellan's death
F. Death of Magellan
1. Circumstances surrounding Magellan's death
2. Leadership transition to Juan Sebastián Elcano
G. Completion of the voyage by Juan Sebastián Elcano
1. The journey back to Spain
2. Arrival in Spain and the significance of the completed circumnavigation

III. Brief Summary of Antonio Pigafetta's Account

A. Pigafetta's role as the voyage's chronicler
1. His background and purpose in joining the voyage
2. His responsibilities in documenting the journey
B. Detailed observations of the journey
1. Descriptions of new lands and peoples
2. Scientific and cartographic contributions
C. Record of interactions with indigenous peoples
1. Insights into indigenous cultures and customs
2. Ethnographic observations and descriptions
D. Notes on flora and fauna encountered
1. Contributions to early natural history and botany
2. Documentation of new species and ecosystems
E. Documentation of hardships faced by the crew
1. Accounts of food shortages and scurvy
IV. Analysis of Pigafetta's Chronicles
A. Reliability and credibility of Pigafetta's account
1. Evaluating Pigafetta's objectivity as a chronicler
2. Comparing his account with other historical sources
B. Cultural and historical insights from Pigafetta's writings
1. Contributions to our understanding of 16th-century cultures
2. Preservation of indigenous knowledge and traditions
C. Influence of Pigafetta's chronicles on subsequent explorations
1. Impact on later voyages of exploration
2. Pigafetta's influence on cartography and navigation
D. Comparison with other contemporary accounts
1. Contrasting Pigafetta's account with accounts of other crew members
2. Highlighting unique perspectives and information
E. Contemporary relevance and academic significance
1. How Pigafetta's chronicles continue to be studied today
2. Their importance in understanding the Age of Exploration and global history

V. Conclusion
A. Recap of the importance of Magellan's voyage and Pigafetta's account
B. The enduring legacy of the first voyage around the world
C. Final thoughts on the historical significance of these events and their impact on our
understanding of the world's history.

Presented By:

Eisley Olivarez Estoque

Noted By:

Mr. Ariane Nel Sedano

PhD (CAR)