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November 14, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Sails Home

Today's installment concludes Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz,our selection from Sir Francis Drake by Julian Corbett published in 1890.If

November 13, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake at Lagos

On the summit of the headland was a castle accessible on two sides only.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz,our selection from Sir

November 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Attacks Cadiz

Galleys could only fire straight ahead; and, as they came on line abreast, Drake, passing with the Queen's four battle-ships athwart their course,

November 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

Elizabethan Naval Warfare

Drake's ideas of naval warfare were developing a step further, and the Queen for the moment listened.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids

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