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CHAPTER I.
EXPEDITION OF HAWKINS TO THE WEST INDIES.
1567-1568.
The parentage and early life of Francis Drake-His sea-edu-
cation-Voyage to the West Indies with his friend Captain
John Hawkins-Treachery of the Spaniards, and disasters in
that voyage.
CHAPTER II.
THIRD VOYAGE TO THE WEST INDIES AND
THE SPANISH MAIN.
1572-1573.
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State of England and Spain-Revised Relation of this Voyage by
Drake himself-Arrive at Port Pheasant-Symerons-Trans-
actions at Nombre de Dios-The Treasury and Governor's
house-Drake wounded-Return to their ships at the Isle of
Pinos-Cartagena-Capture a great ship of Seville-Drake
destroys his little ship the Swan-Takes several vessels—Ar-
rives at Port Plenty-Drake leaps on shore at Cartagena―
Sickness in the crew-Death of Joseph Drake-John Drake
slain-Attempt to reach Panama by land-Disappointed-
Is led to a great tree-Discovers the South Sea, and makes a
VOW- -Vasco de Balboa-Various Adventures, and return to
England-Sir Wm. Davenant's Drama
CHAPTER III.
THE VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD.
1577-1580.
p. 32
Preliminary observations-Secrecy of Drake's destination, the
and death- Drake's squadron-Its arrival at St. Julian-
Mysterious occurrence there-Passage through the Strait of
Magelhaens-Driven down to Cape Horn-Passage up the
North Pacific
CHAPTER IV.
CONTINUATION OF VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD.
p. 75
Drake proceeds to the Northward-A North-East Passage round
America suggested-Intense cold-Interview with the na-
tives of the west coast of North America-Takes possession
of New Albion in the Queen's name-Crosses the Pacific to
the Moluccas-Calls at Java-Voyage home.
CHAPTER V.
DRAKE ON SHORE.
VISIT TO LONDON.
1580-1585.
p. 132
Drake's kind reception at Plymouth-The reverse in the capital
-Neglect of the Queen, who makes ample amends-Visits
his ship at Deptford-Confers Knighthood on him—Honours
paid to the ship-Verses in praise of his fame from various
quarters
CHAPTER VI.
DRAKE'S VOYAGE TO THE WEST INDIES.
1585-1586.
p. 161
Singular conduct of Sir Philip Sydney-The squadron and
troops employed--Land on the island of St. Jago-Attack
St. Domingo, and capture it-Attack Cartagena and take it—
Sickness in the fleet-Abandon the intention of taking Nombre
de Dios, and entering the Isthmus, destroy St. Augustine-
Return homewards-Call at Virginia-Bring away the Go-
vernor and Colonists, who abandon the Colony-Introduction
CHAPTER VII.
EXPEDITION то CADIZ.
1587.
Designs of Spain discovered-Insolence of Philip's Ambassa-
dor-The Queen's reply-Her knowledge of languages-
Drake appointed to command an expedition-Letter of Sir
F. Drake-Arrives at Cadiz; burns, sinks, and carries away
about 100 sail of ships-Dispatches Capt. Cross with letters
-Leaves Cadiz-Destroys a number of ships in the Tagus
under the Marquis of Santa Cruz-Dismisses Capt. Bur-
roughs, whose ship mutinies, and leaves the squadron-Drake
stands over to Terceira, and captures a large and rich car-
rack-Her value in the estimation of government-Case of
Burroughs
p. 213
CHAPTER VIII.
THE SPANISH ARMADA, CALLED THE INVINCIBLE.
1588.
Part First.
Pretext of treating for peace-Unworthy conduct of Spain
-Predictions of triumph-Appointment of commanding
officers-Naval and military forces, and comparison of-
Lord High Admiral puts to sea-The Queen disapproves
Correspondence of Lord C. Howard and Sir F. Drake with
the Queen, Sir Francis Walsingham, and Lords of the Coun-
cil-Announces his intention of putting to sea a second
time
p. 256
Part Second.
The Armada in the Channel-Anecdote-First attack-Note on
a Spanish MS. Journal-Daily proceedings of the two fleets
-Dispersion of the Armada by fire-ships-Driven into the
North Sea-Disastrous reduction and condition-Various
letters from the Lord High Admiral, Sir Francis Drake, and
Lord Henry Seymour
p. 285
Part Third.
Summary of the Spanish losses-False accounts of-Drake's
contradiction of them-Conduct of the English - Public
thanksgiving-Queen's procession to St. Paul's-Various
letters of the Lord High Admiral and Sir Francis Drake,
relative to the late invasion-Paying off the fleet
p. 313
CHAPTER IX.
EXPEDITION TO THE GROYNE (CORUNNA), AND LISBON.
1589.
Reasons for distressing Spain-and for attacking her at home-
Application of Don Antonio, a candidate for the Crown of Por-
tugal-Sir F. Drake and Sir J. Norris appointed to command
the Expedition-Letters of Sir J. Norris and Sir F. Drake to
Lord Burleigh-Letter of Drake respecting Lord Essex-
Attack on Corunna-On the upper Town-Gallant conduct
of a Female-A Battle-Description of by Norris and by
Drake
Essex joins them - Arrival at Peniche Norris
marches for Lisbon-Drake sails for Cascais-Proceedings
before Lisbon-Proceedings at Cascais-Embark at Cascais
-Dispersed in a Storm-Attack and ransom Vigo-Arrive at
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CHAPTER X.
VOYAGE OF DRAKE AND HAWKINS TO THE
SPANISH COLONIES.
1590-1596.
Letter of Drake to Prince Henry de Bourbon, and his reply-
A fleet fitted out under Drake and Hawkins-Its object
-Attack the Grand Canaria, and fail-Consequence of cap-
ture of a boat's crew-Fleet separates in a storm-Meet at
Guadaloupe-Proceed towards Puerto Rico-Capture of a
bark gives information to the enemy-Death of Hawkins—
Sir F. Clifford and Master Browne killed by shot from the
forts-Attack by the pinnaces of the squadron not very suc-
cessful-Take, ransom, or destroy La Hacha, Rancheria, and
Santa Martha-Nombre de Dios taken-Failure of reaching
Panama-Death of Drake-Return of Expedition-Charac-
ter of Drake by Fuller-Stow-Prince-Anonymous-Mon-
son-View of his useful life.
p. 380