Sir Francis Drake

Author	: Harry Kelsey
Publisher	: Yale University Press
Total Pages	: 596
Release	: 2000-01-01
ISBN-10	: 0300084633
ISBN-13	: 9780300084634
Rating	: 4/5 (33 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Sir Francis Drake by : Harry Kelsey

Download or read book Sir Francis Drake written by Harry Kelsey and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively and engaging new biography, Harry Kelsey shatters the familiar image of Sir Francis Drake. The Drake of legend was a pious, brave, and just seaman who initiated the move to make England a great naval power. Kelsey paints a far more interesting picture of Drake as an amoral privateer who lined his pockets with Spanish booty. 98 illustrations.

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In this lively and engaging new biography, Harry Kelsey shatters the familiar image of Sir Francis Drake. The Drake of legend was a pious, brave, and just seama