Product Description
by Francis Drake (Author)
The World Encompassed is a historical account of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the globe from 1577 to 1580. The book was originally published in 1628, but this edition was published in 1745. The book provides a detailed account of Drake's voyage, including his encounters with native peoples, his battles with the Spanish Armada, and his discovery of new lands. The book also includes illustrations and maps of the places Drake visited. The World Encompassed is an important historical document that provides insight into the exploration and colonization of the New World during the 16th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.