Sir Francis Drake
Subtitle: circumnavigator of the globe and privateer for Queen Elizabeth
By: by Joy Paige.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The library of explorers and exploration
Publisher: Rosen Pub. Group
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Drake, Francis, Sir, 1540?-1596.; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Relations with explorers.; Drake, Francis, Sir, 1540?-1596.; Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography.; Privateering -- History -- 16th century.; Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography.; Voyages around the world -- History -- 16th century.; Explorers.; Admirals.; Voyages around the world.; Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Biography.; Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Biography.; Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603.; Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603.
Genres: Biography.
Description: A biography of British pirate and explorer Sir Francis Drake, featuring his search for riches in the Americas and his eventual voyage around the world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 107) and index.
Table of contents: title: Drake's early life; title: Exploring the New World; title: Drake, the commander; title: The famous voyage; title: Finding riches; title: Wealth and fame; title: Later voyages; title: The legacy of Sir Francis Drake.