A classic biography of the legendary English seafarer and privateer, this book covers Drake's youthful adventures as a sailor, his daring raids against the Spanish Armada, and his circumnavigation of the globe. With first-hand accounts of many of Drake's exploits, as well as insights into his personality and character, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Age of Exploration or the history of seafaring. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.