The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake

The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake is the earliest detailed account of Francis Drake's circumnavigation.[1] It was compiled by Drake's nephew, also named Francis Drake, based on his uncle's journal, the notes of Francis Fletcher, and other sources.[2] It was first published in London in 1628 by Nicholas Bourne.[3]

The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake
AuthorSir Francis Drake, 1st Baronet
CountryEngland
Published1628
PublisherN. Bourne

In its account of Drake's journey, the book includes detailed descriptions of various peoples encountered by the expedition.[4][5] It was also published with newly-produced maps based on the discoveries of the voyage.[1][6]

References
  1. "The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake, Being His Next Voyage to That to Nombre de Dios Formerly Imprinted: Carefully Collected out of the Notes of Master Francis Fletcher, Preacher in This Imployment". www.wdl.org. 1628. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  2. "The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake" (PDF). National Humanities Center.
  3. "Image 7 of The world encompassed by Sir Francis Drake, being his next voyage to that to Nombre de Dios formerly imprinted;". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  4. Simon, Matt (2014-09-17). "Fantastically Wrong: Magellan's Strange Encounter With the 10-Foot Giants of Patagonia". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  5. "Drake Navigators Guild". www.discoveringnovaalbion.org. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  6. "DRAKE, Sir Francis. The World Encompassed...Offered now at last to Publique view, both for the honor of the Actor, but especially for the stirring up of heroicke Spirits, to benefit their Country...Collected out of the Notes of Master Francis Fletcher, Preacher...and compared with divers others Notes that went in the same Voyage. London: Nicholas Bourne, 1652". www.christies.com. Retrieved 2020-10-07.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.