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A Drake By George! (1916)

A Drake By George! (1916)

Trevena, John

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ISBN10: 1165277204
ISBN13: 9781165277209
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Drake By George! is a historical novel written by John Trevena and published in 1916. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young English sailor named George Drake. George is a member of Sir Francis Drake's crew and sails with him on his famous circumnavigation of the globe. The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on George's early life and how he became a sailor. The second part follows his journey with Sir Francis Drake and the challenges they face on their voyage. They encounter hostile natives, treacherous weather, and battles with Spanish ships. Throughout the novel, George learns the importance of loyalty, courage, and perseverance. He also develops a deep respect for Sir Francis Drake, who becomes a mentor to him. A Drake By George! is a thrilling adventure story that gives readers a glimpse into the life of sailors during the 16th century. It is also a tribute to Sir Francis Drake, a legendary figure in English history.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.

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