Sir Francis Drake and the foundation of a world empire /

Gallagher, Jim, 1969-

Sir Francis Drake and the foundation of a world empire / Sir Francis Drake Jim Gallagher. - Philadelphia : Chelsea House Publishers, c2001. - 63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. - Explorers of new worlds .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

Provides a biography of the English sea captain who sailed around the world, made major discoveries along the Pacific Coast, and played an important role in the wars between England and Spain.

4-6 Baker & Taylor

0791059502 : $19.75

00043073


Drake, Francis, Sir, 1540?-1596.


Explorers--America--Biography.
Explorers--Great Britain--Biography.
Admirals--Biography.


America--Exploration.

E129.D7 / G35 2001

942.05/5/092 B