A Report of the Truth of the Fight About the Isles of Azores, the Last of August 1591, Betwixt the Revenge, one of Her Majesty's Ships, and an Armada (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781024060669)

A firsthand account by Sir Walter Raleigh of the heroic, yet tragic, battle fought in 1591 between the English ship Revenge, commanded by Sir Richard Grenville, and a vastly superior Spanish fleet near the Azores. Raleigh's report vividly details the incredible bravery and tenacity of Grenville and his crew against overwhelming odds. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the mindset of Elizabethan England and the fierce naval rivalry between England and Spain.

"A Report of the Truth of the Fight About the Isles of Azores" remains a compelling historical document and a testament to the courage displayed during a pivotal era of maritime exploration and warfare.

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