Items related to Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers...
Synopsis
In April 1586, Queen Elizabeth I acquired a new and exotic title. A tribe of North American Indians had made her their weroanza - 'big chief'.
The news was received with great joy, both by the Queen and her favourite, Sir Walter Ralegh. His first American expedition had brought back a captive, Manteo, whose tattooed face had enthralled Elizabethan London. Now Manteo was returned to his homeland as Lord and Governor. Ralegh's gamble would result in the first English settlement in the New World, but it would also lead to a riddle whose solution lay hidden in the forests of Virginia.
A tale of heroism and mystery, BIG CHIEF ELIZABETH is illuminated by first-hand accounts to reveal a remarkable and long-forgotten story.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Giles Milton is a writer and historian. He is the bestselling author ofNathaniel's Nutmeg,Big Chief Elizabeth,The Riddle and the Knight,White Gold,Samurai William,Paradise Lostand, most recently,Wolfram. He has also written two novels and two children's books, one of them illustrated by his wife Alexandra. He lives in South London.
From AudioFile
Recall the plight of the Soviet cosmonauts who in 1991 were hurled into space and left orbiting while on Earth the country that had launched them ceased to exist. Something similar happened in 1586, when ambitious English colonists were landed near Roanoke Island in Virginia, then stranded as skirmishing in the Atlantic and Caribbean ballooned into a full-scale naval war between England and Spain. The cast of characters glitters: Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Alfred Drake, Queen Elizabeth herself, named Big Chief of a small tribe of Indians that was briefly--very briefly--friendly to the colonists. This history is gripping and the reading, by Richard Heffer, couldn't be better. B.G. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherJohn Murray
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0340748826
- ISBN 13 9780340748824
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages432
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 6.90
Shipping:
US$ 8.65
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00066257413
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00066266638
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # V04A-04292
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # T14B-04337
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_377235756
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_354792256
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. New Ed. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP15317988
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Published by
John Murray, 2001
ISBN 10: 0340748826
ISBN 13: 9780340748824
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Seller Inventory # G0340748826I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth : How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Some shelf wear Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0002382776
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Big Chief Elizabeth: How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Seller: Dunaway Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paper Back. Condition: Acceptable. Seller Inventory # 177025
Quantity: 1 available