Roberta bard describes the life and adventures of the seaman who was the first englishman to sail around the world. Francis drakes most popular book is the works of wisdom by benjamin franklin. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Francis drake was born in tavistock, devon in around 1540 and went to sea at an early age. Find books like sir francis drake from the worlds largest community of readers. Francis drake biography life, family, children, young, son. The opening sequence sets the scene for drake s lifelong personal vendetta against. I learned a lot about sir francis drake in a fun and entertaining way, so imagine how kids will. The third book in this marvelously crafted series finds christovalkit part of an expedition being led by francis drake and john norreys. Maritime historian bawlf skillfully uncovers new information. Sir francis drake john sugden more than a cruise on the golden maina book of plunder and piracyor merely the adventures of a superior and charismatic seaman, this is an excellent and highly articulate, carefully documented book of history and comparative religion, that situates drake within his cultural context, against the background of. The grand, exclusive ambiance of our property sets the tone within our 18,000 square feet of unique event venue spaces that can be configured exactly to your needs. A very interesting account of sir francis drakes life and career.
Francis drake was the first english explorer to sail around the world. Ive divided the information into sections to make it more useful and easier to read. Kimpton sir francis drake hotel this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food check location 450 powell street, union square, san francisco, ca 94102, united states of america this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food check location excellent location show map subway access. Though compact, this is an exciting and wholly convincing interpretation of an important british figure. The following information is from the family and heirs of sir francis drake, 1911, two volumes, by lady fullereliott drake, available at scripps college library, call number da 358 d7 f9.
The life, voyages, and exploits of admiral sir francis drake. His daring adventures at sea helped to establish englands naval supremacy over spain and other european nations. Elizabeth i of england awarded drake a knighthood in 1581. If you are of english descent you probably consider sir francis drake a war hero and privateer. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. This biography proved to be a passionating read for anyone seeking adventure and inspiration from the life of drake. Drakes adventures made him a timeless hero among many englishmen. Facts about sir francis drake for kids project britain. Sir francis drake biography birthday, trivia british. Chapter 1 of volume 1 is devoted to the ancestors and siblings of sir francis. The spanish armada including drake where did sir francis drake travel. This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about sir francis drake across 22 indepth pages.
Mathematics children will have opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems. Well suited to the subject is gerrards distinctive draftsmanshipthe figures that look like middleaged babies, the. The incredible adventures of sir francis drake are splendidly recreated as a ballad. Because of religious persecution during the prayer book rebellion in 1549, the.
I bought multiple copies for my nephews to teach them about our family history. Sir francis drakes career is one of the most colourful on record. The english navigator sir francis drake was the first of his countrymen to sail around the world. Itineraries cartographic historian whitfield indicates that the 19th and 20thcentury romanticizing of sir francis drake is well off the mark. His ship was originally called the pelican, but was renamed golden hind, sometimes spelled the golden hinde. This is a book that would make francis drake proud. Well suited to the subject is gerrards distinctive draftsmanshipthe figures. Be on the look out for the britannica for parents newsletter to deliver. In 1595, an aging sir francis drake set off on a final voyage to prowl the west indies. The queen was proud of francis, she knighted him and he was now known as sir francis drake. The second in command of the royal navy was sir francis drake. Free powerpoint presentations about sir francis drake for.
Dec 16, 2014 drake is close to our hearts because the builder of our pirate ship the sea gypsy shares the same last name and we of course believe some lineage with the famous pirate sir francis drake. Sir francis drake was one of the most successful english sea dogs of all time. You wouldnt want to explore with sir francis drake a pirate youd rather not know stewart, david, salariya, david, antram, david on. Francis drake has 45 books on goodreads with 219 ratings. The book doesnt try to glorify this man but seems to be a genuine account. He also helped defeat the armada, the fleet group of ships that spain sent to conquer england. His father, edmund drake, was a farmer and preacher. On top of the life of drake, this book depicts the inner of the english navy of the 16th century and the complexities of the relationship between europeans rulers. Drake presents queen elizabeth with manuscript with text the basis of which was later published as sir francis drake revived. Books by francis drake author of the world encompassed by. A map shows the route that sir francis drake took on his trip around the world in 1577. School closures have now been announced and take effect from friday 23rd march 2020 and will be in place for the foreseeable future.
You wouldnt want to explore with sir francis drake. In this lively and engaging new biography, harry kelsey shatters the familiar image of sir francis drake. He was secondincommand of the english fleet against the spanish armada in 1588. In this lesson, you will find out what led to this success and the importance of sir francis drake to the english crown. His father, robert drake, later became a preacher and raised his twelve children as protestants followers of the christian religion who are not part of the roman catholic church. Portrait miniature of drake by nicholas hilliard, 1581. Drake carried out the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577 to 1580, and was the first to complete the voyage as captain while leading the expedition throughout the entire circumnavigation.
Vice admiral sir francis drake 1540 27 january 1596 was an english sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the elizabethan era. In 1567, drake made one of the first english slaving voyages as part of a fleet led by his cousin john. With numerous original letters from him and the lord high admiral to the queen and great officers of state classic reprint. Queen elizabeth had made sir francis drake vice admiral of the english navy. His vocabulary and rhyming make my heart so, so happy. He was the author of the secret journey of sir francis drake, published in 2003.
In the middle of the night they lit several empty english ships on fire. Drake s expedition was only the second in history to sail around the world. For more links, lessons and loads of other goodies for teachers and kids, continue on to see what mr. We are providing home learning packs in addition to the remote learning accessible from this page. Spain complained bitterly and wanted drake hanged for piracy, but drake was a public hero and elizabeth i herself backed his expedition. His fleet was gunning for spanish treasure, but an early. Sir francis drake for primaryschool children francis drake. It is a look at a famous sea voyage, written like it is giving advice to you on how to survive at sea, and every page has handy hints for the trip. It takes place on the golden hinde, a ship that drake took on his voyage around the world. You wouldnt want to explore with sir francis drake a. The scope of his book, and the skill with which he handles generally unreliable. He also brought back lots of treasure for the queen. The family and heirs of sir francis drake by fullereliott drake, elizabeth douglas, lady.
Sir francis drake by peter whitfield, tony perez, andrew lee. Sir francis drake by charles nick, 9780531207406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I was amazed by how much factual and historical information the author was able to pack into an engaging ditty about sir francis drake. Drake was already a successful privateer or sea pirate, and his voyage was designed to disrupt the command of the pacific ocean and the americas enjoyed by englands rival spain. I have an extensive library, and this book is on my top shelf of favorites. Francis drake was a 16th century english sailor, navigator and politician. Francis drake, the eldest son of a farmer, was born near tavistock, devonshire, england. With drake biographies currently in print, presenting almost as many differing historical opinions, kelsey embarks bravely upon a scholarly treatment of a man he calls a rogue, an able seaman, and. Melungeon myth of drake dropping off passengers on roanoke. This is the story of sir francis drakes voyage around the world told from the perspective of francis fletcher. Sep 22, 2012 a myth exists on the internet that the melungeons, a group of dark skinned persons of mysterious origins found living in east tennessee two hundred years ago descended from turkish prisoners and sundry other nonenglish persons said to have been rescued by sir francis drake during the sacking of cartagena and then deserted on roanoke island in. The spanish armada by 1588 king philip ii of spain finally had enough of queen elizabeth i and her english privateers like drake. Francis drake, however, has a swashbuckling reputation owing to his exploits benefiting england. Queen elizabeth s most valuable sailor sir francis drake rose from humble beginnings and made a name for himself as one of the most feared or reviled names on the high seas, depending on who was doing the commenting.
Under drakes flag a tale of the spanish main author g. Much of his reputation was derived from legend, however, as his life was dedicated to selfaggrandizement. From donedeal business meetings to splashy soirees, kimpton sir francis drake is the perfect choice among event venues in san francisco. The most famous seaman of the elizabethan age, sir francis drake became the first englishman to circumnavigate the globe. For kids francis drake was the first english explorer to sail around the world. The armada was led by the duke of medina sidonia, who had no naval experience. Sir francis drake, description of his landing at drake s bay, marin county, ca, 6171579. To continue to work harmoniously with the long established drake navigators guild in california. Drake s adventures made him a timeless hero among many englishmen. He could be considered a morally dubious hero in many ways, perhaps even a villain, but was still incredibly influential in tudor times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
To represent sir francis drake objectively as the personality that he was and that he be judged within the moral context of his time. Kimpton sir francis drake hotel, san francisco, usa. He was a corsair who was the plague of spains western colonies and their treasure ships carrying vast amounts of silver to fill the coffers of king phillip. I was surprised as i remember hearing of sir francis drake but didnt know who he really was. Francis drake was chosen by queen elizabeth i of england in 1577 to command a voyage around the world. Being an exact copy of parts of the original report of this voyage, in his caravel the golden hind, including a description of the first religious service by.
Francis drake biography life, family, children, young. Sir francis drake for primaryschool children francis. Sir francis drake by john sugden goodreads share book. In those games, you play a descendant of sir francis drake. A young lad and his friends join sir francis drake for. The drake of legend was a pious, brave, and just seaman who initiated the move to make england a great naval power and whose acts of piracy against his countrys enemies earned him a knighthood for patriotism. Sir francis drake explorers for kids and teachers free. The navigator sir francis drake helped to build up englands power during the reign of queen elizabeth i. What type of intermolecular forces are expected between pooh3 molecules3. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements and timeline. Sir francis drake and the oceans of the world by samuel willard crompton, 9780791086155, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The life of the famous elizabethan sea captain told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. List of books and articles about francis drake online. San francisco event venues kimpton sir francis drake hotel.
Sir francis drake to the spanish, a wayward pirate. Francis drake was born in 1540 in tavistock, devon, england. Will holwood here are drake s adventures as he sailed the pacific and around the world, watched spain s fleet burn at cadiz, and chased those battered ships of the spanish armada to the north sea. This companion to blackbeard 2011 casts an earlier british seafaring rogue, sir frances drake, in a dramatic light. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Drake captured tons of silver, gold, coins and jewels from spanish galleons in the americas. Despite their surrender, norreys troops killed all the 200 defenders and more than 400 civilian men, women and children of clan macdonnell. Kids learn about the biography and life of english explorer sir francis drake. Sir francis drake was considered as the greatest navigator, pirate, captain and politician under the rule of queen elizabeth i of england.
He served on the legislative assembly of british columbia, as a member of the social credit party, and as the minister of conservation and recreation. Title page from the english hero, or, sir francis drake revived, 1695. Jan 30, 2019 10 things you may not know about francis drake. The queens pirate francis drake at usborne childrens books. The family and heirs of sir francis drake internet archive. From common stock he rose to the epitome of british society. Facts about the early life of francis drake francis drake was born in devon in about 1540, but he didnt live there long as his family moved to. Sir francis drake was married twice, first to mary newman and then to elizabeth sydenham, and had no children. But it is bawlfs assertion of drakes whereabouts in the summer of 1579 that gives the book even greater originality. He could be considered a morally dubious hero in many ways, perhaps even a villain, but was still incredibly influential in tudor times drake c.
Here are some facts about the english sea captain, sir francis drake. Kraus rare book and special collections reading room, library of congress. Drake was vice admiral of the english fleet at the time of the defeat of the spanish armada. Kelsey paints a different and far more interesting picture of drake as an. Goodreads members who liked sir francis drake also liked. Sir francis drake by john sugden is a wonderfully detailed and documented story of a multifaceted hero of his age. Early career he was born in devonshire, the son of a yeoman, and was at an early age apprenticed to a ship captain. I left plymouth in the darkness of night so no one would know that we were leaving. In 1972 he was the youngest person ever elected to the victoria city council. Pirate stories of sir francis drake pirate adventures on. Union square hotels kimpton sir francis drake hotel. This book paints a very rosey picture of sir francis drake, making him out to be. You wouldnt want to explore with sir francis drake a pirate youd.
Sir francis drake, english admiral who circumnavigated the globe 157780 and was the most renowned seaman of the elizabethan age. Childrens articles open childrens articles close childrens articles. I got the book free and like historical books, so i read it. Sir francis drake primary school remote learning and. Roy gerrards books are genius for children, no question. Sir francis drake was an english sea captain, privateer, slave trader, pirate, naval officer and. Children will be given access to a wide range of reading materials books, poems, and other written materials to ignite their interest. I am captain of this fleet of five ships and commander of the pelican.
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