Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2022-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 133 Elton, Letitia MacColl Elton, Mrs. Oliver Robinson, T. H. (Thomas Heath) 1869 1954 Robinson, Thomas Heath 07035224 The Story of Sir Francis Drake $aUnited Kingdom :$bT. C. & E. C. Jack / E. F. Dutton,$c1906. The Children's Heroes Series D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) "The Story of Sir Francis Drake" by Mrs. Oliver Elton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This narrative explores the life and exploits of Sir Francis Drake, a prominent figure in English naval history, particularly known for his role in naval battles against Spain during the age of exploration. The book delves into Drake's motivations, achievements, and challenges as he navigates the treacherous waters of both political intrigue and maritime conflict. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the larger historical context of the time, focusing on the relationship between England and Spain, particularly under the rule of Philip II. The early chapters recount Drake's upbringing in Devonshire, touching upon the tumultuous times of religious conflict in England, which influenced his fierce patriotism and animosity toward Spain and Catholicism. As a child of a Protestant family, he was instilled with a sense of adventure that ultimately led him to the sea. Readers are given insight into the beginnings of his seafaring career, highlighting the hardships he faced, his connections with influential figures like the Hawkins family, and the significant events that paved the way for his later fame. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/storyofsirfranci00eltorich 20220306173011elton 1906 gb Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Juvenile literature Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Biography -- Juvenile literature DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Warfare 177764 2025-06-27T04:35:57.564714 text/html 153254 2024-10-18T21:03:05 text/html 1150418 2025-06-27T04:36:02.399724 application/epub+zip 1149184 2025-06-27T04:35:59.000680 application/epub+zip 297451 2025-06-27T04:35:58.182642 application/epub+zip 1910822 2025-06-27T04:36:04.927673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1884193 2025-06-27T04:36:01.754717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1033656 2022-09-30T14:35:59.274875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152421 2025-06-27T04:35:57.252708 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 132377 2024-10-18T21:03:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18855 2025-06-27T04:36:05.076624 application/rdf+xml 20073 2025-06-27T04:35:58.438740 image/jpeg 2960 2025-06-27T04:35:58.309642 image/jpeg 2889997 2025-06-27T04:35:57.621674 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia