Sir Francis Drake: His Voyage, 1595 by active 1595 Thomas Maynarde
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About this eBook
| Author | Maynarde, Thomas, active 1595 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Cooley, William Desborough, -1883 |
| Other | Hakluyt Society |
| Title |
Sir Francis Drake: His Voyage, 1595 Together with the Spanish account of Drake's attack on Puerto Rico |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Sir Francis Drake: His Voyage, 1595" by Thomas Maynarde is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the turbulent and ambitious expedition led by Sir Francis Drake against Spanish territories in the Caribbean, particularly targeting Puerto Rico and Panama. It blends the perspectives of both English and Spanish accounts, shedding light on the motives, strategies, and consequences of colonial naval warfare during the late 16th century. The opening of this work introduces the context surrounding Drake's voyage, indicating a backdrop of rising tensions between England and Spain. The narrative begins with a description of the political landscape and the preparations for the expedition, highlighting Drake's reputation as a formidable commander and the ambitious target of securing Spanish treasures. The text presents insights into the plan, the complexities of leadership among Drake and Sir John Hawkins, and early encounters that foreshadow the competing forces. Maynarde's perspective, enriched by firsthand experience, offers a detailed view of the naval strategies and personal dynamics that characterized this historical event. Overall, the opening sets a robust foundation for understanding the intricate interplay of adventure, rivalry, and military engagements that unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63061 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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