For centuries now, Sir Francis Drake, the celebrated 16th-century English navigator, has had a hold on the popular imagination. This authoritative biography--the first in 100 years--captures the bold adventurer; the most daring of the corsairs to rule the Spanish Main; the resourceful captain who sailed around the world without the aid of maps. Meticulously researched, painstakingly assembled, and eminently readable. Illustrations, maps, and glossary.
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For centuries now, Sir Francis Drake, the celebrated 16th-century English navigator, has had a hold on the popular imagination. This authoritative biography--the first in 100 years--captures the bold adventurer; the most daring of the corsairs to rule the Spanish Main; the resourceful captain who sailed around the world without the aid of maps. Meticulously researched, painstakingly assembled, and eminently readable. Illustrations, maps, and glossary.
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New. 2006. Paperback. More than four hundred years after his death, Sir Francis Drake remains one of the legendary figures of history. His attacks on Spanish cities and ships transformed his private war into a struggle for survival between Protestant England and Catholic Spain. His exploits marked the emergence of England as a major maritime nation. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 282......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 400 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 400 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very Good. Used, dust jacket outer edges have scuffs, cover has light scratches, some outer pages have shelf wear, book content is in very good condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Contains: Illustrations.
I'm not a Scholar. I just enjoy reading and learning all kinds of History. This book to me was well written i.e. enjoyable, and easy to read without being at such a level so as to insult the average adult reader's intelligence. The first chapter is a little dry because of the many details on Drakes early background. After that I became absorbed in the account.
I also appreciate the Author pointing out where various accounts of the same events differ, and which one seems more credible, and why. I highly recommend this book.
