Francis Drake And the Oceans of the World (Explorers of New Lands)

The story of one of England's greatest maritime heroes tells how Sir Francis Drake became the first English explorer to circumnavigate the globe and how he saved Britain from the Spanish Armada. From 1577-1580, Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world. During his voyage he made several important finding the tip of South America, disproving the theory of the Northwest Passage, and charting the North American Pacific coastline. 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 Biography of the English sailor who completely circumnavigated the globe during the sixteenth century