02502cam a22003733u 4500 66958 UtSlPG 20260610134538.0 m cr n 260607r20211908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Raleigh, Walter, 1552?-1618 The Last Fight of the Revenge Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-17 deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Last Fight of the Revenge" by Sir Walter Raleigh is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1900s. The book chronicles a notable maritime conflict involving the English ship Revenge during its valiant engagement against a significantly larger Spanish fleet. The work captures the themes of honor, bravery, and sacrifice, highlighting the legendary nature of this battle. The narrative centers around Sir Richard Grenville, the commander of the Revenge, as he defends his ship against overwhelming odds in a fierce battle near the Azores in 1591. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Grenville and his crew fight tenaciously for hours, demonstrating remarkable courage and resolve. The account details the tactics employed during the conflict, the harrowing conditions faced by the crew, and Grenville's determination to uphold his duty despite the inevitable outcome. The book ultimately serves to commemorate Grenville's heroism and the ship's legacy, portraying it as a symbol of English naval valor and endurance, even in defeat. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Gibbings and Company, 1908 Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603 Flores, Battle of, Azores, 1591 Revenge (Galleon) Grenville, Richard, Sir, 1541?-1591 Newbolt, Henry John, Sir, 1862-1938 Brangwyn, Frank, 1867-1956 https://archive.org/details/lastfightofreven00rale https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66958 107780 107780