Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time

By Charles Kingsley

Book Overview

""Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time"" is a historical biography written by Charles Kingsley, first published in 1859. The book tells the story of Sir Walter Raleigh, a prominent figure in Elizabethan England who played a significant role in shaping the country's history. Kingsley explores Raleigh's life in detail, from his early years as a soldier and courtier to his expeditions to America and his eventual downfall and execution. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the world in which Raleigh lived. Kingsley's writing style is vivid and engaging, making the book an enjoyable and informative read. Overall, ""Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time"" is a fascinating exploration of one of England's most intriguing historical figures and the world in which he lived.1859. And other papers. Contents: Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time; plays and Puritans; Burns and his school; hours with the mystics; Tennyson; poetry of sacred and legendary art; North Devon; Phaethon; Alexandra and her schools; my winter garden; England from Wolsey to Elizabeth.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: 1162589051
• ISBN13: 9781162589053
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 2.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"