The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, 1595 to 1606. Volume 1

"The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, 1595 to 1606" by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós is a recounting of daring historical expeditions across the Pacific. It follows Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, a skilled navigator, as he seeks out new lands, particularly the elusive Southern continent; the story begins with Quiros joining Adelantado Alvaro de Mendaña on a voyage to the Solomon Islands, where Quiros serves as Chief Pilot. Tensions rise as the voyage progresses; conflicts among the crew, especially between Quiros and the Master of the Camp, reveal the challenges and drama that emerge when explorers set sail into the unknown.