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100 1 _aBigges, Walter,
_d-1586
240 1 0 _aSummarie and true discourse of Sir Frances Drakes West Indian voyage
245 1 2 _aA Svmmarie and Trve Discovrse of Sir Frances Drakes VVest Indian Voyage :
_bWherein were taken, the townes of Saint Iago, Sancto Domingo, Cartagena & Saint Augustine.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-20
508 _aProduced by Irma Špehar, Louise Pryor, The Kraus Collection of Sir Francis Drake and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Svmmarie and Trve Discovrse of Sir Frances Drakes VVest Indian Voyage" by Bigges is a historical account written in the late 16th century, likely during the Elizabethan era. This work documents the significant expedition led by Sir Francis Drake to the West Indies, focusing on the capture of several key towns such as Saint Iago, Sancto Domingo, Cartagena, and Saint Augustine. The text combines elements of exploration, military strategy, and the experiences of sailors and soldiers during the voyage. The narrative recounts the preparations for the expedition, including the assembly of a large fleet and the enlistment of experienced captains. As the expedition unfolds, the text details various encounters with enemy forces, the tactical approaches taken to conquer the towns, and the challenges faced by Drake and his men, including disease and logistical hardships. The account not only highlights the military achievements against the Spanish but also provides insight into the cultural interactions and exchanges that occurred during the conquests. Ultimately, the book serves to commend the bravery of the English seamen and Drake's leadership while reflecting upon the broader implications of colonial ambitions in the Caribbean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aExplorers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aDrake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Travel -- West Indies
653 _aWest Indies Expedition, 1585-1586
653 _aExplorers -- America -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19589
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