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True or False? Sir Walter Raleigh sailed to South America in search of a fabled city of gold.
True! Raleigh never found El Dorado. But he recorded his experiences of the people and land of South America.
He helped start the first English settlement in the New World. With Queen Elizabeth, he named the land Virginia. His writing caught the attention of William Shakespeare. He went in search of El Dorado to win back the queen's favor.
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Sir Walter Raleigh (History Makers Bios)
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Barnes & Noble Books, 2005
ISBN 10: 076076641X
ISBN 13: 9780760766415
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Unknown Binding. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G076076641XI3N00
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Sir Walter Raleigh (History Makers Bios)
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Barnes & Noble, New York, 2005
ISBN 10: 076076641X
ISBN 13: 9780760766415
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Reprint. Sir Walter Raleigh sailed to South America in search of a fabled city of gold. Raleigh never found El Dorado but he recorded his experiences of the people and land of South America. He also helped start the first English settlement in the New World. With Queen Elizabeth, he named the land Virginia. A brief biography for young readers. Softcover, 48 pp., color and b/w illustrations throughout. Excellent condition. Seller Inventory # 016636