Sir Francis Drake and the Oceans of the World |
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| Author:
| Crompton, Samuel Willard |
| Series title: | Explorers of New Lands Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7910-8615-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2005 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Chelsea House |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $43.00 |
Book Description:
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From 1577-1580, Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world. During his voyage he made several important discoveries: finding the tip of South America, disproving the theory of the Northwest Passage, and charting the North American Pacific coastline.
From 1577-1580, Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world. During his voyage he made several important discoveries: finding the tip of South America, disproving the theory of the Northwest Passage, and charting the North American Pacific coastline.