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Elizabethan Sea Dogs is the story of Francis Drake and his companions. It was during the reign of Elizabeth, the last of the Tudor sovereigns of England, that Englishmen won the command of the sea. Sir Francis Drake was the first of the modern admirals and he and his fellow captains were known as sea dogs. English winning a path to the new world marks the start of American history. The Table of Contents includes England's first look, Henry VIII, king of the English sea, Life afloat in Tudor times, Elizabethan England, Hawkins and the fighting traders, Drake's beginning, Drake's 'encompassment…mehr

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Elizabethan Sea Dogs is the story of Francis Drake and his companions. It was during the reign of Elizabeth, the last of the Tudor sovereigns of England, that Englishmen won the command of the sea. Sir Francis Drake was the first of the modern admirals and he and his fellow captains were known as sea dogs. English winning a path to the new world marks the start of American history. The Table of Contents includes England's first look, Henry VIII, king of the English sea, Life afloat in Tudor times, Elizabethan England, Hawkins and the fighting traders, Drake's beginning, Drake's 'encompassment of all the world, Drake clips the wings of Spain, Drake and the Spanish Armada, The one and the fifty-three, Raleigh and the vision of the west, and Drake's end.
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William Charles Henry Wood was a Canadian historian, Scout leader, and naturalist, born on June 7, 1864, in Quebec City, Canada. He was well-known for his contributions to the understanding of Canadian history and his work as a writer. Wood's education included studies at Heidelberg University and Wellington College, which helped shape his scholarly pursuits. Throughout his life, he was passionate about both history and nature, dedicating much of his time to the exploration and documentation of Canada s past and natural environment. In addition to his historical work, Wood was actively involved in the Scout movement, where he held a leadership role. His contributions to Canadian historical literature, particularly his works on military history, were significant in the early 20th century. He passed away on September 2, 1947, in Quebec City, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in Canadian historiography and a dedicated naturalist. His mother, Charlotte Feodore Louisa Augusta Gu rout, played an important role in his early life, contributing to his development as both a scholar and a naturalist.