Draws from primary source documents to examine the life and accomplishments of Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, discussing his childhood, early voyages, raids on the Spanish, and other topics.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Childhood -- The early voyages -- In search of Spanish treasure -- Across the Atlantic -- The Strait of Magellan -- To the Pacific and beyond -- Fame and fortune -- Drake raids the Spanish -- The Spanish Armada -- Drake's last voyage -- Timeline -- Glossary.