Kevin's Occasional Pods Kevin Woodruff
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- History
Occasional podcasts on curious aspects of California history.
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The Quest for Nova Albion, Francis Drake's West Coast Landfall
SUMMARY: After scouting the West Coast of North America in 1579, Francis Drake desperately needed to find a sheltered bay to repair the Golden Hind before he started across the Pacific Ocean back to England. Though the fact of his landfall on the West Coast – often cited as Nova Albion – is well established, the exact location of his landing is not so clearly documented. Listen for a review of current research and conflicting opinions, and a description of artifacts that may...