Cover image for Francis Drake : and the oceans of the world / Samuel Willard Crompton.
TITLE:
Francis Drake : and the oceans of the world / Samuel Willard Crompton.
Publication Date:
2006
Publication Information:
Philadelphia, Penn. : Chelsea House Pub.,
Edition:
Reference edition.
Physical Description:
138 p. : col. ill.
Summary:
From 1577-1580, Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world. During his voyage he made several important discoveries: finding the tip of South America, disproving the theory of the Northwest Passage, and charting the North American Pacific coastline.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780791086155