Drake

Drake: The Sea-King of Devon is a biographical book written by George Makepeace Towle in 1882. The book tells the story of Sir Francis Drake, a famous English sea captain and explorer who lived during the Elizabethan era. The book covers Drake's life from his early years in Devon to his voyages across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, including his circumnavigation of the world. Towle describes Drake's daring exploits and his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The book also explores Drake's personal life, including his relationships with Queen Elizabeth I and his family. Overall, Drake: The Sea-King of Devon is an engaging and informative account of the life of one of England's most famous explorers.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.