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Fletcher, Francis; Drake, Francis; Green, E. F.; Hettrich, A. L. (Editor) : Sir Francis Drake; Description of his landing at Drake's Bay, Marin County, California, June 17, 1579; Being an exact copy of parts of the original report of this Voyage, in his caravel the "Golden Hind," including a description of the first religious service in English ever held in America, and also the date of his departure for England, July 25th, 1579

Original publisher's brown suede wrappers with an illustration of a galleon (possibly the Golden Hind) on the front cover. No date, circa 1915. 2 1/8" x 3 1/4." Unpaginated. Twenty-three pages, complete. Four black and white plates, complete. The plates are reprinted photographs showing scenic views in nature. Pages and covers are virtually pristine and intact. Binding is tight. A few minuscule spots in the page gutters. Slight discoloration on the stamped illustrations on the front and back covers. A Fine copy. This book is the official publication of the "Marin County, California" exhibit that was showcased at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, California. Under the title, "The Narrative," Pages 3-12 contain a reprint of an extract from The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake, the first detailed account of Drake's 1577-1580 circumnavigation around the world. The account was first published in 1628 and was compiled by Sir Francis Drake, Baronet (Bart.), a nephew of the famed explorer who based the book off of notes taken by Francis Fletcher, one of the sailors on the circumnavigational voyage. In the extract, Fletcher describes the beautiful scenery in what is now Marin County, the amicable residents living there, and some of the cultural customs of the unnamed Indigenous tribe(s). The latter half of the book on Pages 13-23 is printed under the title, "Then and Now," and contains an extract from commentary about Flectcher's passage. The commentary was authored by Edmund Frank Green, whose facsimile signature appears on the last page of text as "E. F. Green." This title is not in Welsh, A Bibliography of Miniature Books, 1470-1965.. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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