02600cam a22003373u 4500 63061 UtSlPG 20260610134443.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en es iso639-1 G Maynarde, Thomas, active 1595 Sir Francis Drake: His Voyage, 1595 : Together with the Spanish account of Drake's attack on Puerto Rico Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-08-27 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800 Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Travel Cooley, William Desborough, 1795?-1883 Hakluyt Society https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63061 103885 103885