The wind commands me: a life of Sir Francis Drake

Voyage into sunset – A child of his time – Apprenticeship – The dedicated man – The islands and the Main – The treasure trains – Outward bound – Straits of Magellan – Into the great South Sea – New Albion – Beyond the Spice Islands – Sailor's return – The glorious year – The enemy – The giant stirs – The great armada sails – The narrow seas – The winds of God – Failure of an expedition – Drake ashore – The end of a voyage.