Overview
""Sir Walter Raleigh"" is a biography written by John Buchan about the life and achievements of the famous English explorer, soldier, politician, and writer, Sir Walter Raleigh. The book delves into Raleigh's early life, his education, his military career, and his rise to prominence at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. It also explores his involvement in the colonization of America and his role in the establishment of the first English colony in the New World. The book provides a detailed account of Raleigh's various expeditions and adventures, including his search for El Dorado, the legendary city of gold. It also examines his literary works, including his poetry and his famous ""History of the World"". The book offers a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most colorful and influential figures of the Elizabethan era.1897. The Stanhope Essay 1897. The story of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh, English explorer and adventurer, brilliant courtier, gallant soldier and sailor, statesman, learned scholar, and a true poet as told in eleven vignettes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162728292
- ISBN-10: 1162728299
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.17 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.26 pounds
- Page Count: 80
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