The World Encompassed (1745)

The World Encompassed is a book written by Sir Francis Drake in 1745, which details his voyage around the world from 1577 to 1580. The book is a first-hand account of Drake's journey, which was the second circumnavigation of the world, and includes descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the challenges he faced. Drake was a famous English explorer and naval commander, who was sent on a mission by Queen Elizabeth I to explore the Pacific Ocean and establish trade with China and other Asian countries. He set sail from Plymouth, England with five ships in 1577, and after crossing the Atlantic Ocean and rounding the southern tip of South America, he entered the Pacific Ocean. Drake and his crew explored the west coast of South America, including modern-day Chile and Peru, before sailing across the Pacific to the Philippines and then on to the Moluccas (now Indonesia), where they obtained valuable spices. They then sailed across the Indian Ocean, around the Cape of Good Hope, and back to England, completing their journey in 1580. The World Encompassed is a fascinating account of Drake's journey, which includes descriptions of the native peoples he encountered, the flora and fauna of the regions he visited, and the hardships and dangers he faced, such as storms, disease, and attacks by hostile natives. The book also includes maps and illustrations, as well as a detailed account of the spices and other goods obtained during the voyage. Overall, The World Encompassed is an important historical document that provides insight into the early days of exploration and trade between Europe and Asia, as well as the challenges and triumphs of one of the greatest explorers of all time.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.