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Magnificent trees were seen on shore, but no provisions, so greatly required, could be obtained. In consequence of this, they were so nearly starved that many of the men proposed landing on one of the islands and establishing themselves there for life. On reaching Puluan, however, and finding provisions abundant, they resolved to continue their voyage.
The Rajahs of Zebut and Mazagua pay tribute Magalhaens attacks the Rajah of Matan Sad death of the Admiral Treachery of the Rajah of Zebut Massacre of Spanish officers Don Juan Serrano cowardly deserted Ships sail away Reach Bohol The Conception burnt Touch at Mindanao and Cagayan Sooloo Hear of Borneo Sufferings from hunger Friendly reception at Puluan Provisions obtained Arrak first met with Cross to Borneo, and anchor off a large city The Rajah treats the Spaniards handsomely Wealth of the Rajah Customs of the people Carvalho deposed, and Espinosa chosen Captain, with Sebastian del Cano under him Reach Cimbuhon Ships careened Curious birds and insects The Moluccas reached Anchor at Tidor Spices obtained The Trinidad abandoned The Vittoria alone leaves the Moluccas Portuguese vessels robbed The Cape of Good Hope rounded Dreadful sufferings from hunger Many die Put into harbour of Santiago in the Cape de Verdes Portuguese discover where they have been Attempt to capture the ship Del Cano, now Captain, escapes The Vittoria arrives in the harbour of Saint Lucar, 6th of September, 1522 Del Cano rewarded with patent of nobility The Vittoria afterwards lost The name of Magalhaens or Magellan justly given to the Straits he discovered.
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