Sir Francis Drake Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth |
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| Author:
| Paige, Joy |
| Series title: | The Library of Explorers and Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-3630-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2002 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $23.95USD $33.25USD $39.80 |
Book Description:
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This book tells the story of the second explorer to successfully complete a journey around the world. A onetime pirate, Drake devoted his life to foiling the Spanish from acquiring land and riches he wanted for England. Readers will join him on his expeditions in search of treasure, his triumphant defeat of the Spanish Armada, and his placement in England's Parliament.
This book tells the story of the second explorer to successfully complete a journey around the world. A onetime pirate, Drake devoted his life to foiling the Spanish from acquiring land and riches he wanted for England. Readers will join him on his expeditions in search of treasure, his triumphant defeat of the Spanish Armada, and his placement in England's Parliament.