"Voyager's Tales" by Richard Hakluyt is a collection of exciting true stories from the Age of Discovery. The book pulls together the first-hand accounts of explorers who traveled the world. One of the thrilling tales recounts the adventure of John Fox, who courageously leads a revolt against Turkish captors in Alexandria in order to rescue Christian prisoners. The story shares the struggles, bravery, and chaos, when he successfully freed more than 250 captives. This shows themes of hope, strength, faith and the hardships faced during captivity, making it a thrilling read for those interested in real-life adventure and historical explorations.
Voyager's Tales
By Richard Hakluyt
Embark on a journey through time and across oceans as brave explorers encounter the unknown, facing both danger and wonder in far-off lands, one even daring to lead a revolt against captors.
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About the AuthorRichard Hakluyt was an English writer. He is known for promoting the English colonization of North America through his works, notably Divers Voyages Touching the Discoverie of America (1582) and The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation (1589–1600).
Richard Hakluyt was an English writer. He is known for promoting the English colonization of North America through his works, notably Divers Voyages Touching the Discoverie of America (1582) and The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation (1589–1600).
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