| Author |
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616 |
| Title |
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 07
England's Naval Exploits Against Spain
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Karl Hagen and the Online Distributed Proofing Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
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| Summary |
"The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" by Richard Hakluyt is a historical account likely compiled in the late 16th century. This extensive collection documents the bold maritime explorations and naval feats of England during a period of significant maritime expansion and imperial ambition. The text outlines dramatic voyages undertaken by English sailors, detailing their encounters with foreign nations and the consequential trade and military exploits, particularly against rival powers such as Spain. At the start of the narrative, the focus is on a specific voyage to the Azores led by Sir Walter Raleigh's fleet, detailing the capture of several ships and the high-stakes skirmishes with the Spanish. Key figures like John Euesham narrate the adventure, showcasing the crew's strategic maneuvering and the riches acquired during their encounters. Tensions run high with descriptions of naval battles, daring tactics, and the wealth obtained from seized vessels, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs faced during these early voyages that shaped England's maritime history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels
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| Subject |
Discoveries in geography -- English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9148 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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