Sir Francis Drake: His Voyage, 1595 : Together with the Spanish account of Drake's attack on Puerto Rico

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maynarde, Thomas, active 1595

Contributor:

Cooley, William Desborough, -1883

Hakluyt Society

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sir Francis Drake: His Voyage, 1595" by Thomas Maynarde is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the turbulent and ambitious expedition led by Sir Francis Drake against Spanish territories in the Caribbean, particularly targeting Puerto Rico and Panama. It blends the perspectives of both English and Spanish accounts, shedding light on the motives, strategies, and consequences of colonial naval warfare during the late 16th century. The opening of this work introduces the context surrounding Drake's voyage, indicating a backdrop of rising tensions between England and Spain. The narrative begins with a description of the political landscape and the preparations for the expedition, highlighting Drake's reputation as a formidable commander and the ambitious target of securing Spanish treasures. The text presents insights into the plan, the complexities of leadership among Drake and Sir John Hawkins, and early encounters that foreshadow the competing forces. Maynarde's perspective, enriched by firsthand experience, offers a detailed view of the naval strategies and personal dynamics that characterized this historical event. Overall, the opening sets a robust foundation for understanding the intricate interplay of adventure, rivalry, and military engagements that unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-08-27