Sir Francis Drake Revived (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419147395)

""Sir Francis Drake Revived"" is a biography written by Philip Nichols about the life and accomplishments of the famous English sea captain and explorer, Sir Francis Drake. The book covers Drake's early life and his rise to prominence as a sailor, his voyages to the Americas and around the world, and his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Nichols provides a detailed account of Drake's adventures and the challenges he faced, including battles with other ships and encounters with indigenous peoples. The book also explores Drake's personal life, including his relationships with his crew and his family. Overall, ""Sir Francis Drake Revived"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and maritime adventure.The next morning (29th June), we entered between Dominica and Guadaloupe, where we descried two canoes coming from a rocky island, three leagues off Dominica; which usually repair thither to fish, by reason of the great plenty thereof, which is there continually to be found.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.

Author: Philip Nichols
ISBN-10: 1419147390
ISBN-13: 9781419147395
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.60w x 0.20d