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Sir Francis Drake at Panama
The town of Nombre de Dios is taken by Francis Drake. Drake leads his men across a town square to attack the Spanish, who are retaliating with guns and cannons. Date: 1758
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1758 Attack Cannons Drake Francis Guns Leads Panama Dios
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In this evocative print, Sir Francis Drake, the legendary English explorer and privateer, is depicted leading his men through the town square of Nombre de Dios, Panama, in the year 1758. The town, which translates to 'Name of God,' was a significant Spanish settlement and a crucial trading post for the New World. Drake's presence in Panama was not a peaceful one, as he had come to plunder the town's wealth and seize its treasures. The Spanish, caught off guard by Drake's sudden attack, retaliate with all the force at their disposal. In the background, the sound of guns and cannons fill the air as Spanish soldiers and militia scramble to defend their town. Drake and his men, determined and focused, advance across the square, their weapons at the ready. The clash of steel and the deafening roar of explosions indicate that this battle will be a fierce and bloody one. Despite the odds being stacked against them, Drake and his men press on, driven by the promise of riches and the thrill of the fight. The Spanish, though outnumbered and initially taken by surprise, are not about to give up their town without a fight. This print captures the raw energy and intensity of the encounter, a testament to the bravery and determination of both sides. The date of this print is 1758, a time when European powers were vying for control of the New World and its resources. The image of Sir Francis Drake leading his men into battle in Nombre de Dios is a powerful reminder of the complex and often violent history of exploration and conquest that shaped the Americas.
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