The Letters Of Sir Walter Raleigh V1, 1879 To 1922 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162768922)

The Letters of Sir Walter Raleigh V1, 1879 to 1922 is a collection of letters written by the famous English explorer, soldier, and writer Sir Walter Raleigh. The book is the first volume of a series of letters that were compiled and edited by William Stebbing, an English writer and journalist, and published in 1926, four years after his death.The letters in this volume cover a period of over four centuries, from 1578 to 1922, and provide a fascinating insight into the life and times of Sir Walter Raleigh. They include letters written to and by Raleigh, as well as letters written about him by his contemporaries and later historians.The letters cover a wide range of topics, from Raleigh's travels and adventures in the New World to his political and military career in England. They also provide a glimpse into Raleigh's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers.The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and times of Sir Walter Raleigh, as well as for students and scholars of English history and literature. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the art of letter writing and the history of communication.1926. Two Volumes in One. With a preface by David Nichol Smith. With nine illustrations. The death of Sir Walter Raleigh in 1922, on his return from his flight to Baghdad in connection with his official history of the Air Force during the War, deprived England of one of her most brilliant scholars and expositors, and a large number of persons of one of their most valued friends. In this book, in which have been collected all the letters available, covering a period from his youth to a day or so before his death, the Walter Raleigh, scholar, critic, friend and humorist, is to be found in every one of his moods; and that is saying a great deal, for he was one of the most varied and enchanting of companions. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Walter Raleigh
ISBN-10: 1162768924
ISBN-13: 9781162768922
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 642
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.29d