02585cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500660015626400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037249000400040850000310044850800670047952013170054653400660186365300530192965300570198265300700203970000310210983000400214085600430218012855UtSlPG20260610133314.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18016741  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aWood, William,d1864-194710aElizabethan Sea-Dogs: A Chronicle of Drake and His Companions 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aChronicles of America series; v. 03  aRelease date is 2004-07-08  aSuzanne Shell, Graeme Mackreth and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Elizabethan Sea-Dogs: A Chronicle of Drake and His Companions" by William Wood is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the maritime exploits of English sea captains during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, focusing on figures such as Sir Francis Drake and his contemporaries, referred to as Sea-Dogs. Through detailed narrative and historical analysis, the book aims to illustrate how these individuals contributed to establishing England's naval power and colonial pursuits across the seas.  The opening of the book sets the stage for the Age of Discovery by introducing Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), detailing his voyages that mark the early beginnings of English exploration in America. It highlights the context of 15th-century European exploration, with mentions of Columbus and the significant changes in maritime trade and politics. The narrative discusses Cabot's patent from King Henry VII, allowing him to sail in search of new lands, and tracks his journey from Bristol to the eastern coast of North America. This portion provides an introduction to the themes of exploration, adventure, and the competitive spirit that characterized the maritime endeavors of England during an era of significant historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew Haven: Yale University Press, 1918  aGreat Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603  aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603  aDrake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Friends and associates1 aJohnson, Allen,d1870-1931 0aChronicles of America series; v. 0340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12855