Under Drake's Flag (Illustrated) (eBook, ePUB) - A. Henty, G.
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It was a Stormy morning in the month of May, 1572; and the fishermen of the little village of Westport, situate about five miles from Plymouth, clustered in the public house of the place; and discussed, not the storm, for that was a common topic, but the fact that Master Francis Drake, whose ships lay now at Plymouth, was visiting the Squire of Treadwood, had passed through the village over night, and might go through it again, today. There was not one of the hardy fishermen there but would gladly have joined Drake’s expedition, for marvellous tales had been told of the great booty which he,…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
It was a Stormy morning in the month of May, 1572; and the
fishermen of the little village of Westport, situate about five miles
from Plymouth, clustered in the public house of the place; and
discussed, not the storm, for that was a common topic, but the fact
that Master Francis Drake, whose ships lay now at Plymouth, was
visiting the Squire of Treadwood, had passed through the village
over night, and might go through it again, today. There was not one
of the hardy fishermen there but would gladly have joined Drake’s
expedition, for marvellous tales had been told of the great booty
which he, and other well-known captains, had already obtained from
the Dons on the Spanish Main.
Autorenporträt
George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent, renowned for his adventure and historical fiction. Born on December 8, 1832, in Trumpington, Cambridge, he developed a passion for storytelling early in life. Henty's career was diverse; he served as a war correspondent during the Crimean War and later in South Africa, which significantly influenced his writing. His experiences in these regions provided the foundation for many of his novels, where he vividly depicted historical events and the bravery of his characters. Henty's best-known works include The Dragon & The Raven, For The Temple, Under Drake's Flag, and In Freedom's Cause. His novels often revolve around young protagonists who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and a sense of honor in the face of adversity. Henty was married to Elizabeth Funicane, with whom he had a family. He died on November 16, 1902, at the age of 69 in Weymouth, England. His legacy remains strong, as his works continue to be celebrated for their detailed historical settings and adventurous plots, offering readers a glimpse into significant moments of the past through the eyes of young heroes.