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Under Drake's Flag by George Alfred Henty

Under Drake's Flag

George Alfred Henty, Jim Hodges, Jim Hodges Productions

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · November 26, 2012

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Who it’s for
A young sailor’s perspective brings Drake’s voyages and the Armada’s naval conflict into view.
Genres
Sea Stories, Historical Fiction
Published
Start Publishing LLC, November 26, 2012

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About this book

From the "Prince of Storytellers," an exciting account of life on the high seas as seen through the eyes of young Ned Hearne. The brave 16th-century teen sails with Francis Drake, experiences a harsh seafaring life, visits unexplored lands, and witnesses the great naval battle between the English fleet and the Spanish Armada.

At Sea with Drake

A young sailor’s perspective brings Drake’s voyages and the Armada’s naval conflict into view.

Come here for

  • The hardships and adventure of life at sea
  • Exploration alongside the clash of the Spanish Armada

Expect

  • A teen’s view of sailing with Francis Drake
  • Harsh seafaring life and visits to unexplored lands

Where it sits

Historical Fiction97%
Sea Stories54%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Historical Fiction
  • LGBTQ+ Fiction
Authors
George Alfred Henty, Jim Hodges, Jim Hodges Productions
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
November 26, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Historical Fiction