02801cam a22003973u 4500 69077 UtSlPG 20260610134610.0 m cr n 260607r20221899utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Anonymous Half hours on the quarter-deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel 1670 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The half hour library of travel, nature, and science for young readers Release date is 2022-10-01 Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Half Hours on the Quarter-Deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the contributions of notable figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins to the naval history of England, emphasizing the importance of maritime power in shaping the nation's status and influence. With a focus on the era of the Spanish Armada and subsequent naval adventures, it aims to engage young readers in the heritage of British seafaring prowess. The opening of this work begins with an introduction that outlines the pivotal role of naval power in England's ascendance as a global maritime force. It sets the stage by discussing the early adventures of the Hawkins family, highlighting William Hawkins’ profitable sea voyages and his involvement in the slave trade, as well as John Hawkins’ later exploits that solidified his reputation as a formidable naval commander. The narrative captures the essence of the adventurous spirit of the time, detailing challenges faced by these sailors, their brave endeavors, and their impacts on naval history, all while reflecting on the moral complexities of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: James Nisbet & Co., Limited, 1899 Voyages and travels -- Juvenile literature Explorers -- Juvenile literature Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile literature Sailors -- Juvenile literature Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Juvenile literature Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Juvenile literature Naval battles -- Juvenile literature The half hour library of travel, nature, and science for young readers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69077 109874 109874