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This excellent biography of English sea captain Sir Francis Drake (1540–1596), part of the English Men of Action series, is a reservoir of information for students of history and those with a passion for exploration. Among his many legendary exploits, Drake led the first English circumnavigation of the world, for which he was awarded knighthood.
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