An illustrated account of the life and achievements of Sir Francis Drake, from famous stories to biographical details. He tells of Drake's family and gives an account of his early life and apprenticeship at sea, Drake's voyages in the Golden Hind and the treasures and land which he claimed from the Spanish. There is a description of the battle of the Spanish Armada and Drake's victory, and the book concludes with a portrayal of his latter years and his death in 1596 from a fever at sea. A glossary, further reading list and index comple ment the text.
- ISBN10 1852101768
- ISBN13 9781852101763
- Publish Date 31 January 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English