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A Svmmarie and Trve Discovrse of Sir Frances Drakes VVest Indian Voyage Wherein were taken, the townes of Saint Iago, Sancto Domingo, Cartagena & Saint Augustine.

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A Svmmarie and Trve Discovrse of Sir Frances Drakes VVest Indian Voyage Wherein were taken, the townes of Saint Iago, Sancto Domingo, Cartagena & Saint Augustine.

by Walter Bigges

EN·~1 hours·2 chapters

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A SVMMARIE AND TRVE DISCOVRSE OF SIR FRANCES DRAKES VVest Indian Voyage.

1:16:35

Description

A vivid first‑hand account transports listeners to the turbulent seas of 1585, when an English fleet set sail from Plymouth under the command of Sir Francis Drake. The narrator, a lieutenant who sailed alongside seasoned captains, details the preparation of two dozen ships, the gathering of over two thousand men, and the disciplined march toward the Caribbean. Through clear, measured language the chronicle records the early encounters with Spanish‑held ports, the bold seizure of Saint Iago, and the daring approach to Santo Domingo, offering a glimpse of the strategic thinking that propelled the expedition forward.

Beyond the battlefield, the work captures the atmosphere of a 16th‑century venture: the camaraderie among mariners, the logistical challenges of navigating unfamiliar waters, and the relentless drive to claim new horizons for England. Listeners will hear authentic reports of maps being drawn, towns surveyed, and the first signs of success that spurred further ambitions. The narrative’s unvarnished tone brings the era’s language to life, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in early exploration and naval history.

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A Svmmarie and Trve Discovrse of Sir Frances Drakes VVest Indian Voyage Wherein were taken, the townes of Saint Iago, Sancto Domingo, Cartagena & Saint Augustine. Wherein were taken, the townes of Saint Iago, Sancto Domingo, Cartagena & Saint Augustine.

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (73K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Irma Špehar, Louise Pryor, The Kraus Collection of Sir Francis Drake and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-10-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Walter Bigges

d. 1586

An Elizabethan soldier-writer, he is remembered for leaving one of the best-known firsthand English accounts of Sir Francis Drake’s 1585–1586 West Indies expedition. His surviving work brings the campaign to life through the eyes of someone who was there.

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