For another post on the life and times of Sir Francis Drake relative to another author’s take on this historical figure, we have included a brief sketch.  It would be worth the while to review this material for a fuller understanding.

Philip Nichols’ Sir Francis Drake Revived may be read here:

http://www.bartleby.com/33/34.html

A documentary on the life of Sir Francis Drake may be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EnvFA-YBRc