Francis Pretty

Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: libreka classics
• Seitenzahl: 36
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783742928856
• Artikelnr.: 55705664

Autorenporträt

Francis Pretty was a notable English gentleman and chronicler of the Elizabethan era, whose exact birth and death dates remain marginally elusive to scholars. His contribution to historical writing, although not vast in quantity, is highlighted by his eye-witness account in 'Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World', which was included as part of Richard Hakluyt's 'The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, and Discoveries of the English Nation'. Pretty's narrative is esteemed for its detailed recounting of Drake's circumnavigation from 1577 to 1580, a feat that not only brought him fame but also played a pivotal role in the expansion of geographical knowledge during the period of great English exploration. Pretty's writing remains an invaluable resource for those studying Elizabethan seafaring, encapsulating the linguistic norms, perceptions, and maritime bravado of the age. His portrayal of exotic lands and harrowing sea journeys offers readers a glimpse into the adventurous spirit and naval prowess characterizing Drake's voyage, and by extension, the Elizabethan drive for exploration and empire. Pretty's body of work, while focused, is symbolic of the literary style that celebrated and recorded England's burgeoning dominance at sea, and it contributes significantly to the broader narrative of Renaissance exploration and historical documentation.