The Life, Voyages, And Exploits Of Francis Drake (1844)

The Life, Voyages, and Exploits of Francis Drake is a biographical account of the famous English explorer and naval commander, Francis Drake. Written by Drake himself, the book was first published in 1844 and provides a detailed account of his life, voyages, and exploits.The book begins with an introduction to Drake's early life, including his childhood in Devon and his early experiences as a sailor. It then goes on to describe his first voyage to the New World, where he participated in the slave trade and fought against the Spanish.The bulk of the book focuses on Drake's famous circumnavigation of the globe, which he undertook between 1577 and 1580. This journey took him across the Atlantic, around the southern tip of South America, and across the Pacific to the Philippines. Along the way, he engaged in numerous battles with Spanish ships and established English colonies in the Americas.The book also includes accounts of Drake's later expeditions to the Caribbean and his involvement in the English defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Throughout the book, Drake's bravery, skill as a navigator and commander, and his cunning in battle are highlighted.Overall, The Life, Voyages, and Exploits of Francis Drake provides a fascinating insight into the life and achievements of one of England's most famous explorers and naval commanders.With Numerous Original Letters, From Him And The Lord High Admiral To The Queen And Great Officers Of State.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.