Ralegh

His Exploits And Voyages (1881)

von George Makepeace Towle

308 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Ralegh: His Exploits And Voyages is a book written by George Makepeace Towle and first published in 1881. The book is a comprehensive biography of Sir Walter Ralegh, a prominent figure in English history who lived during the Elizabethan era. The book covers Ralegh's life from his early years as a soldier and courtier to his later years as a writer and explorer. The book provides a detailed account of Ralegh's many accomplishments, including his expeditions to the New World, his involvement in the colonization of Virginia, and his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The book also explores Ralegh's personal life, including his relationships with Queen Elizabeth I and his wife, Bess Throckmorton. Throughout the book, Towle provides historical context and analysis of Ralegh's actions and achievements. He also includes excerpts from Ralegh's own writings, including his famous poem ""The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd."" Overall, Ralegh: His Exploits And Voyages is an informative and engaging biography of one of England's most fascinating historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Elizabethan era, English exploration and colonization, or the life of Sir Walter Ralegh.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781104370770
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC