Sir Walter Raleigh (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

A telling of the compelling life story of Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618), England’s great sea-captain and explorer and a fascinating historical figure, this engaging biography explores Raleigh’s life and times, his adventures hunting for the fabled city of El Dorado, his attack on the Spanish outpost, his voyages, and the intrigue that ultimately led to his execution.