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Title: Sir Walter Ralegh: A Biography
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Summary: "Sir Walter Ralegh: A Biography" by W. Stebbing is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the life and career of Sir Walter Ralegh, a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era known for his versatility as a poet, soldier, sailor, and statesman. The biography delves into significant aspects of Ralegh's life, including his noble lineage, military exploits, and tumultuous political career, highlighting the complexities of his character and legacy. At the start of the biography, the author discusses Ralegh's genealogy, detailing the history of the Ralegh family and its status in Devonshire. The text outlines the family's decline from their former prominence, providing context for Ralegh's upbringing. It also touches on his parents’ backgrounds and their significance, setting the foundation for understanding Ralegh's character and ambitions as he grows up in a fluctuating social landscape. The narrative introduces Ralegh’s early life, touching upon his education and initial adventures, which foreshadow his later achievements and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stebbing, W. (William), 1832-1926
EBook No.: 25029
Published: Apr 10, 2008
Downloads: 423
Language: English
Subject: Biography
Subject: Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sir Walter Ralegh: A Biography
Credits:
Produced by Irma pehar, Paul Dring and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Sir Walter Ralegh: A Biography" by W. Stebbing is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the life and career of Sir Walter Ralegh, a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era known for his versatility as a poet, soldier, sailor, and statesman. The biography delves into significant aspects of Ralegh's life, including his noble lineage, military exploits, and tumultuous political career, highlighting the complexities of his character and legacy. At the start of the biography, the author discusses Ralegh's genealogy, detailing the history of the Ralegh family and its status in Devonshire. The text outlines the family's decline from their former prominence, providing context for Ralegh's upbringing. It also touches on his parents’ backgrounds and their significance, setting the foundation for understanding Ralegh's character and ambitions as he grows up in a fluctuating social landscape. The narrative introduces Ralegh’s early life, touching upon his education and initial adventures, which foreshadow his later achievements and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stebbing, W. (William), 1832-1926
EBook No.: 25029
Published: Apr 10, 2008
Downloads: 423
Language: English
Subject: Biography
Subject: Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.