Drake Author:Ernle Bradford Sir Francis Drake was larger than life. His mark was audacity. A great explorer, he was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. Equally adept at war, he "singed the beard of the King of Spain," and was also the captain most responsible for untying the Spanish Armada's shoes. Drake was not only a brilliant navigator and master of nav... more »al warfare, he was also self-made. His insights make him relevant to our own time, while his attitudes, actions and beliefs reflect his anticipation of the democratic navies of today. "Biography of a favorite character by one of our favorite authors." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)« less