The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 07 England's Naval Exploits Against Spain

"The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" by Richard Hakluyt, records the ambitious seafaring endeavors and naval victories of England during its rise as a maritime power. The series of historical documents chronicles the exciting journeys of English sailors as they encounter other countries, with a specific focus on trade and military gains, especially in their conflicts against Spain. Opening with a detailed account of Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition to the Azores, the story highlights the capture of enemy ships and tense battles with the Spanish, narrated firsthand by figures such as John Euesham. The collection vividly portrays the strategic brilliance, daring naval combat, and the immense wealth obtained by seizing ships, capturing the essence of the challenges and triumphs that defined England’s early maritime history.