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Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round The World is a historical book written by Francis Pretty. The book provides a detailed account of Sir Francis Drake's voyage around the world from 1577 to 1580. The author, who was a member of Drake's crew, narrates the journey from the beginning to the end, describing the challenges, triumphs, and discoveries made during the voyage. The book covers the voyage's various stages, including the exploration of the Pacific Ocean, the discovery of the Strait of Magellan, and the circumnavigation of the world. The author also describes the interactions between Drake's crew and the different cultures they encountered during the journey. The book provides an excellent insight into the life of a sailor during the Elizabethan era and the challenges they faced while exploring unknown territories. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, exploration, and adventure.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Voyages and Travels Ancient and Modern: V33 Harvard Classics, by Francis Pretty. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181863.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.