Elizabethan Sea-Dogs A Chronicle of Drake and His Companions

by William Wood

Overview

"Elizabethan Sea-Dogs," written by William Wood, dives into Queen Elizabeth I of England's extraordinary era of exploration and nautical power. Wood's story vividly depicts the exploits and adventures of daring sailors and privateers who helped shape England's nautical legacy. The book, set in the late 16th century, reveals the daring exploits of great personalities like as Sir Francis Drake, Sir John Hawkins, and other courageous sea commanders. It details their daring journeys, risky encounters with foreign fleets, and strategic raids that established the Elizabethan Age as a watershed moment in maritime history. Wood deftly explains the geopolitical landscape, bringing insight on the power struggles, rivalries, and alliances of European powers competing for supremacy on the high seas. He depicts Elizabethan sea-dogs as vital protagonists in England's drive for wealth, naval superiority, and expansion of power beyond its borders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789359326948
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	11/01/2023
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

William Wood, William Charles Henry Wood was a Canadian historian, Scout leader, and naturalist who lived from 7 June 1864 to 2 September 1947. He was born in the city of Quebec and served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Rifles of Canada from 1887 to the end of World War I. He was involved in literary and historical circles, and he was the President of the Quebec Literary and Historical Society. He was engaged in wildlife conservation and lobbied for Labrador bird sanctuaries. In 1909, he was also the president of the Quebec Scouts. He was a prolific chronicler of Canadian history and produced several works on the subject, most notably The Storied Province of Quebec, a five-volume series on the history of Quebec. He died at the age of 83 in Quebec City in 1947. Wood was laid to rest in Sillery's Mount Hermon Cemetery.