This biography of Sir Walter Ralegh is based on contemporary documents, providing a wealth of information about his life and times. It covers Ralegh’s early years, his exploits as an explorer, his imprisonment and execution, and his lasting impact on English literature. This engaging and well-researched book offers a new perspective on one of the most fascinating figures of the Elizabethan era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.