{"product_id":"ck001057-queens-corsair-drakes-journey-to-circumnavigation-1577-1580-by-alexander-mckee-first-edition","title":"Queen's Corsair: Drake's Journey to Circumnavigation, 1577-1580, by Alexander McKee First Edition","description":"Condition: VeryGood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Queen's Corsair: Drake's Journey to Circumnavigation, 1577-1580\" by Alexander McKee chronicles the five-ship expedition led by Francis Drake, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I. Departing from Plymouth Harbour in 1577, this venture aimed to explore the South Sea via the Strait of Magellan, a route untouched for nearly six decades. The book delves into Drake's strategic motivations to disrupt Spanish and Portuguese maritime dominance and enhance England’s trade opportunities. Utilizing surviving testimonies from Drake's prisoners, ships' logs, and diaries, McKee offers a vivid portrayal of life at sea under Drake's command, showcasing his complex character and extraordinary navigational skills throughout their ambitious journey.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst edition \/ printing.  Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped. Name and address on first page. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUNKNO\u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0812825950\u003cbr\u003eFirst Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Shipping In the USA On All Books!\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Chris Korczak, Bookseller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68012163203250,"sku":"CK001057","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0500\/6953\/files\/23115.jpg?v=1794524054","url":"https:\/\/www.rpgrpgrpg.com\/products\/ck001057-queens-corsair-drakes-journey-to-circumnavigation-1577-1580-by-alexander-mckee-first-edition","provider":"Chris Korczak, Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}