""Drake: An English Epic, Books I-XII"" is a historical poem written by Alfred Noyes that tells the story of Sir Francis Drake, an English navigator and explorer who lived during the 16th century. The epic is divided into twelve books and covers Drake's life from his early days as a sailor to his famous circumnavigation of the world.The poem is written in a grand and epic style, with vivid descriptions of battles, storms, and exotic locations. Noyes...