02322cam a22003133u 4500 29304 UtSlPG 20260610133652.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06041679 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith), 1863-1935 In the Days of Drake Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-07-04 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In the Days of Drake" by J. S. Fletcher is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Elizabethan era during the age of exploration and maritime heroism, centering around the adventures of a young man named Humphrey Salkeld. As the narrative begins, the old Humphrey Salkeld reflects on his youth and the remarkable adventure he experienced during the late 1570s, highlighting themes of valor, rivalry, and the spirit of the time. The opening portion introduces us to the protagonist, Humphrey, who has settled down in his later years but feels compelled to recount his past exploits, particularly the period of his adolescence spent at Beechcot under the guardianship of his Uncle Sir Thurstan. From the outset, we learn of the complexities of Humphrey's relationships, particularly with his cousin Jasper Stapleton, fueled by rivalry regarding inheritance and their mutual affection for Rose Herrick. The conflict intensifies as they both vie for Rose's attention amidst tensions between their respective households, setting the stage for adventures filled with intrigue and the backdrop of the perilous Elizabethan world filled with opportunity and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29304 70152 70152