Publisher's Synopsis
""Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round The World"" is a historical account of the famous English explorer's journey around the globe in the late 16th century. Written by Francis Pretty, a member of Drake's crew, the book details the various challenges and adventures encountered during the voyage, including battles with Spanish ships, encounters with indigenous peoples, and the discovery of new lands. The book also provides insight into the political and economic motivations behind the voyage, as well as the impact it had on European exploration and colonization. With vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts, ""Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round The World"" offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant voyages in maritime history.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.
