Sir Francis Drake: His Voyage, 1595 Together with the Spanish account of Drake's attack on Puerto Rico

This volume brings to life a rare, early‑modern account of one of England’s most daring seafarers, reproduced from the original 1595 manuscript and carefully edited for today’s listeners. Produced under the auspices of a scholarly society devoted to preserving historic voyages, the text offers a window into the language, concerns, and ambitions of Elizabethan explorers. Its presentation includes both the English narrative and a contemporaneous Spanish report, allowing a balanced view of the events as they unfolded.

The narrative follows the captain’s bold departure from Plymouth, charting a course across the Atlantic toward the Caribbean. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of the fleet’s encounters with hostile fortifications, the fierce clash at Puerto Rico, and the day‑to‑day challenges of navigating unfamiliar waters. Interwoven are observations of the lands and peoples encountered, revealing the mix of curiosity, conflict, and commerce that defined early voyages of discovery.