The World Encompassed By Sir Francis Drake: Being His Next Voyage To That To Nombre De Dios (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163680308)

The book ""The World Encompassed"" is a historical account of Sir Francis Drake's second voyage, which took him to Nombre de Dios. The book is written by Francis Fletcher, who was a chaplain on Drake's ship during the voyage. The narrative covers the entire journey, from the preparations in England to the return to Plymouth. The book provides a detailed description of the places visited by Drake, including the Caribbean islands, the coast of Central America, and the Pacific coast of South America. The author also describes the interactions between Drake and the local inhabitants, including the battles with Spanish soldiers and the trading with indigenous people.The book is written in a straightforward and factual style, with occasional literary flourishes. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the world of the Elizabethan era and the early exploration of the Americas. The book is also an important record of Drake's achievements, including his circumnavigation of the globe and his role in establishing England's dominance in the New World.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: Francis Fletcher
ISBN-10: 1163680303
ISBN-13: 9781163680308
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 342
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d