The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake is the earliest detailed account of Francis Drake's circumnavigation.

[1] It was compiled by Drake's nephew, also named Francis Drake, based on his uncle's journal, the notes of Francis Fletcher, and other sources.

[2] It was first published in London in 1628 by Nicholas Bourne.

[3] The book gives an account of life at sea and privateering against Spanish ships and settlements,[4] and provides detailed descriptions of various peoples encountered by the expedition[5][6] It was also published with newly-produced maps based on the discoveries of the voyage.

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