You wouldn't want to explore with Sir Francis Drake! : a pirate you'd rather not know / written by David Stewart ; illustrated by David Antram ; created and designed by David Salariya.

Author/creator Stewart, David, 1954-
Other author Antram, David, 1958- illustrator.
Other author Salariya, David.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Franklin Watts, 2005.
Description32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm
Subjects
Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596--Juvenile literature.
Seafaring life--History. --16th century. --Juvenile literature.
Admirals--Great Britain. --Biography. --Juvenile literature.
Pirates--Great Britain. --Biography. --Juvenile literature.
Great Britain--History, Naval. --Tudors, 1485-1603. --Biography. --Juvenile literature.
Great Britain--History. --Elizabeth, 1558-1603. --Biography. --Juvenile literature.

Variant title You would not want to explore with Sir Francis Drake
Contents Introduction -- Pirate or privateer? -- The queen's secret plans -- Island of blood -- Storms hit the fleet -- The calm after the storms -- Plundering treasure ships -- Making repairs -- The island of thieves -- Sailing into trouble -- Homeward bound -- Fame and riches -- Final voyage -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract An addition to a humorous series looks at the darker side of exploring the world with Sir Francis Drake--a dangerous voyage that would last for three long years.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2005042358
ISBN0531123936
ISBN0531124134
ISBN9780531124130

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Joyner TRC Biographies B D7892S ✔ Available Place Hold