The Life And Times Of Sir Walter Raleigh With Copious Extracts From His History Of The World

The Life and Times of Sir Walter Raleigh with Copious Extracts from His History of the World is a biographical work written by Charles Whitehead. The book chronicles the life of Sir Walter Raleigh, a prominent figure in English history known for his exploration of the New World, his involvement in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, and his eventual execution for treason. The book provides a detailed account of Raleigh's life, from his birth in Devon, England, to his rise to prominence as a courtier and explorer. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children. The book is notable for its inclusion of extensive excerpts from Raleigh's own work, History of the World. This allows readers to gain insight into Raleigh's thoughts and perspectives on the events of his time. Overall, The Life and Times of Sir Walter Raleigh with Copious Extracts from His History of the World is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of England's most fascinating historical figures.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.