George, Third Earl Of Cumberland, 1558-1605: His Life And His Voyages (1920)

By George Charles Williamson

Book Overview

""George, Third Earl of Cumberland, 1558-1605: His Life and His Voyages"" is a biographical account of the life of George Clifford, the Third Earl of Cumberland, written by George Charles Williamson and originally published in 1920. The book chronicles the fascinating life of this prominent English nobleman, who was a renowned sailor and explorer during the Elizabethan era. The author draws upon a wealth of historical documents and personal accounts to provide a detailed portrait of Clifford, from his birth in 1558 to his death in 1605. The book covers his childhood, his education, his military service, and his many voyages to the New World and other parts of the world. The author also explores Clifford's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Sir Francis Drake and Queen Elizabeth I. Overall, ""George, Third Earl of Cumberland, 1558-1605: His Life and His Voyages"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Elizabethan era, exploration, and the lives of prominent English noblemen.""A Study From Original Documents.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166615170
• ISBN13: 9781166615178
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"