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Drake's Crowned in a Golden Hynde Tale from Drake's Diary
Recounts a harrowing 16th century prank aboard Sir Francis Drake's ship as chronicled in a diary. The narrative features Drake's disguise, a mock coronation with feathers and wampum, and the crew's reactions during the voyage from California toward Cape Mendocino.
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California
Harper's
Craw Drake
Francis Pletcher
Shrabelle
Fornans
Ethieland
Sanisco Bay
Drakes
Wibhudene
Capa
Mendocino
Avis
Ida
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Flétcher
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