Sir Walter Raleigh: Heroes Of American History (1909)

Sir Walter Raleigh: Heroes Of American History is a book written by Frederick A. Ober and published in 1909. The book is a biography of Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the most prominent figures in English history. It covers his life, from his birth in Devon, England, in 1554, to his death by execution in 1618.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in Raleigh's life. It begins with his early years and his education at Oxford University. It then covers his military career, including his service in the Netherlands and his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The book also covers Raleigh's role as a courtier and his relationship with Queen Elizabeth I.The later chapters of the book focus on Raleigh's involvement in the colonization of the New World. It covers his expeditions to the Americas, including his founding of the Roanoke Colony in Virginia, which became known as the ""Lost Colony"" after its mysterious disappearance. The book also covers Raleigh's imprisonment and eventual execution, which was the result of his involvement in a plot against King James I.Overall, Sir Walter Raleigh: Heroes Of American History is a comprehensive biography of one of England's most fascinating historical figures. It provides readers with a detailed look at Raleigh's life and achievements, as well as his downfall and ultimate legacy.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.