English Seamen: Howard, Clifford, Hawkins, Drake, Cavendish (1895)

By Robert Southey

Book Overview

English Seamen: Howard, Clifford, Hawkins, Drake, Cavendish is a historical book written by Robert Southey and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and achievements of five prominent English seamen who played significant roles in the naval history of England during the 16th century. The book covers the exploits of John Howard, Edward Clifford, John Hawkins, Francis Drake, and Thomas Cavendish, who were all instrumental in the defense of England against the Spanish Armada and in the expansion of the British Empire. The book provides a detailed analysis of the naval battles, voyages, and expeditions undertaken by these seamen, and their contributions to the growth and development of the British Navy. The book is a valuable resource for historians, naval enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of England and its maritime heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164197975
• ISBN13: 9781164197973
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"