The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book takes the reader on a remarkable journey through the world as seen through the eyes of a 17th-century explorer. The author, a participant in this grand expedition, provides a detailed account of the perils and wonders encountered during a circumnavigation of the globe. The narrative vividly captures the challenges of navigating unfamiliar waters, the awe of encountering diverse cultures, and the constant threat of storms and hostile encounters. The book offers a unique perspective on the world as it was understood in the early modern period. The author's observations of geography, climate, and human societies are rich with detail and reveal a worldview shaped by religious conviction and the spirit of discovery. The account also speaks to the dangers and rewards of exploration, as well as the enduring human desire to understand and map the unknown. By providing a firsthand account of the world as it was, the author offers readers a glimpse into the origins of modern cartography and the ongoing human quest to explore the planet's furthest reaches. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

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Book Title: World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake : Offered Now at Last to Publique View, Both for the Honour of the Actor, but Especially for the Stirring up of Heroicke Spirits, to Benefit Their Countrey, and Eternized Their Names by Like Noble Attempts

Number of Pages: 116 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Item Height: 0.2 in

Publication Year: 2016

Topic: General

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Travel, Biography & Autobiography, History

Item Weight: 5.8 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Author: Francis Drake

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback