Introduction: Betrayal and a longing for revenge -- Learning to be a ship's captain -- Sidebar: For the glory of god -- Daring adventures in Panama -- Sidebar: did Drake give an honest account? -- Drake sails around the world -- Sidebar: the Englishmen gods? -- Several Spanish cities plundered -- Sidebar: Biggs's account explained -- Attack of the Spanish Armada -- Sidebar: A divine victory? -- Francis Drake in popular culture -- Sidebar: Suing for Drake's treasure.
