Publisher's Synopsis
The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake is a book that recounts the voyage of the famous English explorer, Sir Francis Drake, around the world. The book was first published in 1628, but the edition commonly known today was published in 1652. The book is a first-hand account of Drake's journey, which he embarked on in 1577. The voyage was a historic one as it marked the first time an Englishman had circumnavigated the globe.The book is divided into chapters, each describing a different part of the journey. The first chapter describes the departure from Plymouth, England, and the voyage to the coast of South America. The subsequent chapters detail the various stops and encounters with indigenous peoples along the way, including the Strait of Magellan, the Pacific Ocean, and the Moluccas. The book also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna encountered during the voyage, as well as the hardships faced by the crew.The World Encompassed is an important historical document that provides insight into the life and times of Sir Francis Drake and the early explorers. The book is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the places and people encountered during the voyage. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
