Williams, Glyn. The prize of all the oceans; Commodore Anson's daring voyage and triumphant capture of the Spanish treasure galleon.(Book Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article) From: Kliatt | Date: January 1, 2002| Author: Puffer, Raymond L. | COPYRIGHT 2002 Kliatt. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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The Manila was the stuff of romantic sea legend: a mighty Spanish galleon, carrying a fabulous treasure of silver, making a solitary voyage across the Pacific each year from Acapulco to the Philippines. Ever since Sir Francis Drake overpowered a treasure ship off the coast of Peru, every mariner had dreamed of capturing one of those towering vessels. Yet the galleons were heavily armed, the Pacific Ocean ...