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THE WORLD ENCOMPASSED BY SIR FRANCIS DRAKE [BY SIR F. DRAKE] IBD

NABU PRESS
05 / 2012
9781286665428
Inglés

Sinopsis

'The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake' recounts the historic voyage of Sir Francis Drake, offering a detailed, firsthand account of his circumnavigation of the globe. This edition, collated with an unpublished manuscript by Francis Fletcher, provides invaluable insights into the challenges, discoveries, and encounters of Drake?s expedition. Edited and introduced by W. S. W. Vaux, the text is enriched with appendices that offer additional context and analysis. Drake?s narrative captures the spirit of Elizabethan exploration and adventure, detailing the geographical wonders, naval engagements, and cultural exchanges that marked his journey. This volume is essential for anyone interested in maritime history, the age of exploration, and the life of one of England?s most celebrated seafarers. It offers a unique glimpse into the world as it was perceived during a pivotal era of discovery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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