Arthur Cayley Jun (6 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces us to Sir Walter Raleigh, a renowned figure in English history. The narrative traces Raleigh's journey from his humble beginnings to his rise as a prominent explorer, soldier, and courtier during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. The author provides a detailed account of Raleigh's involvement in various expeditions, including his attempts to establish a colony in Virginia and his role in the defense against the Spanish Armada. Through Raleigh's story, the book sheds light on the era of exploration, colonization, and religious conflict that shaped England's global ambitions. The author explores Raleigh's complex personality, his motivations, and his contributions to the expansion of the British Empire. This book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of a pivotal period in English history and the life of one of its most enigmatic and influential figures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. London: Cadell and Davies, 1806. 2 volumes. Second edition. Vol. I: xv[i]+435p. Portrait frontispiece, tanned and a little foxed, with stain at the foot not affecting the image. Vol. II: xi]i]+457p. Both volumes very good internally. Bound in half calf over marbled boards, a little rubbed at extremities, but vol.II has damage with some loss to upper edge of spine (see photo). Bookplate of John Beauman on each front pastedown.