Publisher's Synopsis
Under Drake's Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main is a historical adventure novel written by G.A. Henty and first published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of 16-year-old Ned Hearne, who joins the crew of Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Pelican, as they set sail to raid Spanish ships and ports in the Caribbean during the 16th century.As the story progresses, Ned proves himself to be a brave and resourceful sailor, earning the respect of his fellow crew members and the admiration of his captain. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including battles with Spanish galleons, storms at sea, and treacherous pirates.Through Ned's eyes, readers are introduced to the colorful characters and exotic locales of the Spanish Main, including Jamaica, Panama, and the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. The novel also provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics and conflicts of the era, as England and Spain fought for control of the New World.Overall, Under Drake's Flag is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with exciting action and vivid descriptions of life at sea during the Age of Exploration. It remains a popular classic of children's literature and a beloved favorite of fans of historical fiction.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.
