Francis Drake: A Tragedy Of The Sea

""Francis Drake: A Tragedy of the Sea"" is a historical novel written by Silas Weir Mitchell. The novel tells the story of Francis Drake, a famous English sea captain, and his adventures on the high seas during the 16th century. The story is set during the time of Queen Elizabeth I, and follows Drake as he sets sail on various expeditions to the New World, the Caribbean, and South America. Along the way, he battles pirates, navigates treacherous waters, and engages in political intrigue. The novel is a fictionalized account of Drake's life, but is based on historical events and characters. Mitchell's writing style is vivid and engaging, and he brings the world of 16th century seafaring to life with his detailed descriptions of ships, ports, and battles. ""Francis Drake: A Tragedy of the Sea"" is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and maritime 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.