Afloat and Ashore With Sir Walter Raleigh (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hardy Janet Gordon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484297546 ISBN 13: 9780484297547

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the life of a towering figure of the Elizabethan era and the world he shaped.

This engaging narrative follows Sir Walter Raleigh from his early years on the Devon coast to his rise as a court favorite, explorer, and imperial visionary. Amid vivid scenes of discovery, diplomacy, and peril, you’ll see how one man’s dreams helped carve England’s place on the global stage.

In this portrait of Raleigh and his times, the book blends biography with the broader events that defined an era—from the queen’s favor to colonial ventures, naval power, and the shadow of conflict with Spain. It also delves into the challenges he faced, the choices he made, and the tumultuous fate that awaited him.
What you’ll experience

• A clear arc of Raleigh’s life: beginnings, adventures, rise, and downfall.
• Context on Elizabethan politics, exploration, and the race for colonies.
• Insight into the ships, voyages, and schemes that carried English power abroad.
• Human moments, letters, and the personal costs of ambition.

Ideal for readers of historical biography and fans of vivid, accessible narratives about legends of the age of exploration.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484297546
• ISBN 13: 9780484297547
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 458