The Life And Death Of The Valiant And Renowned Sir Francis Drake (1671)

The Life and Death of the Valiant and Renowned Sir Francis Drake is a historical biography written by Samuel Clarke and published in 1671. The book chronicles the life of Sir Francis Drake, a famous English sea captain and explorer who is known for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role in defeating the Spanish Armada. The biography begins with Drake's early life and his apprenticeship as a sailor. It then goes on to detail his voyages to the Americas, including his involvement in the slave trade and his raids on Spanish settlements. The book also covers Drake's circumnavigation of the globe, during which he claimed California for England and became the first Englishman to sail around the world. The second half of the book focuses on Drake's role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Clarke provides a detailed account of the battle and Drake's strategy, as well as his subsequent career as a naval commander. The Life and Death of the Valiant and Renowned Sir Francis Drake is an important historical document that sheds light on the life of one of England's most famous explorers and naval commanders. It provides a detailed account of his life and accomplishments, as well as his legacy in English history.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.