Sir Francis Drake

Description:

Retells in poetry the daring adventures of the explorer who was the first Englishman to sail around the world; helped to defeat the Spanish Armada; and who, encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I, was a feared pirate in his time.

subjects: Children's poetry, English,  English poetry,  Explorers,  History, Naval,  Juvenile poetry,  Naval History,  Poetry,  New York Times reviewed,  Admirals,  Biography,  Drake, francis, approximately 1540-1596,  Drake, francis, approximately 1540-1596, juvenile literature

People: Francis Drake Sir (1540?-1596)

Places: Great Britain

Times: Tudors, 1485-1603