Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round The World

By Francis Pretty

Book Overview

""Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World"" is a historical account of the English explorer's circumnavigation of the globe from 1577 to 1580. Written by Francis Pretty, who was a member of Drake's crew, the book details the various challenges and triumphs of the voyage, including encounters with indigenous peoples, battles with Spanish ships, and the discovery of new lands. The book also delves into Drake's motivations for the voyage and his legacy as a prominent figure in English history. With vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts, ""Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World"" provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant expeditions of the Age of Exploration.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Voyages and Travels Ancient and Modern: V33 Harvard Classics, by Francis Pretty. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181863.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162879165
• ISBN13: 9781162879161
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"