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CHAPTER I.—THE DAWN OF THE EMPIRE
Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe—The defeat of
the Invincible Armada and its effects—Fenton’s disas­
trous enterprise—Cavendish’s voyage round the world—
Expedition to the East commanded by Raymond—His
ship founders in a storm off the Cape—James Lancaster
succeeds to the command—His career—He visits Penang
—Raids Portuguese shipping in the Straits of Malacca—
He returns to England—Subsequent expedition to Brazil
—Ralph Fitch and others proceed to the East overland—
Fitch’s account of his travels—The Dutch Admiral Hout-
man conducts a voyage to the East—Its effect on Eng­
lish enterprise ....... 1-34

CHAPTER 11.—HOW LANCASTER INITIATED THE
EASTERN TRADE
Formation of the East Lidia Company—Elizabeth grants
a charter—Sir Edmund Michelbornc and Lancaster
rivals for the command of the Company’s first expedition
—The latter appointed—John Davis of Sundridgo pro­
ceeds with the licet—Arrival of the expedition at Acheen
—Favourable reception by the King—Portuguese oppo­
sition—Successful raid on Portuguese shipping by
Lancaster—Farowell interview with the King—The licet
visits Bantam and returns home—Successful results of
the voyage .......

CHAPTER HI.—A FIGHT TO A FINISH
James I gives Micholborno a licence to trade in the East
—Michelborno’s voyage to the East with Davis as chief
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