Life Of Sir Walter Raleigh 1552 to 1618 Part Two

By James Augustus St. John

Book Overview

""The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh 1552 to 1618 V2"" is a biography written by James Augustus St. John. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of Sir Walter Raleigh, a prominent figure in Elizabethan England. Raleigh was a soldier, explorer, poet, and courtier who gained favor with Queen Elizabeth I and played a significant role in the colonization of the New World. The book provides a detailed account of Raleigh's childhood, education, military career, and personal life. It also covers his involvement in the Roanoke Island colony and his subsequent imprisonment and execution under King James I. St. John's biography draws on primary sources such as Raleigh's own writings and contemporary accounts to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of England's most fascinating historical figures.In Two Volumes. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141795356X.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: 1417969415
• ISBN13: 9781417969418
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"