Sir Walter Raleigh
Explorer for the Court of Queen Elizabeth
A true Renaissance man, Sir Walter Raleigh rose from humble beginnings to become a member of Queen Elizabeth's court. Aside from organizing key expeditions to the new world, Raleigh was a noted politician, poet, and friend of the queen. Although the queen never allowed him to travel, Raleigh organized key expeditions to the New World with the goal of edging out rival Spain, as well as rivals for the queen's affections. This book follows Raleigh through his incarnations as explorer, gentleman, politician, court member, and poet.
