Here Was A Man: A Romantic History Of Sir Walter Raleigh, His Voyages, His Discoveries, And His Queen
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A sweeping work of romantic historical fiction, Here Was a Man: A Romantic History of Sir Walter Raleigh, His Voyages, His Discoveries, and His Queen chronicles the extraordinary life of one of the Elizabethan era's most daring and complex figures. Norah Lofts brings Sir Walter Raleigh vividly to life, tracing his meteoric rise as a courtier, explorer, and poet under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, as well as his dramatic fall from royal favor. The narrative uncovers the passionate, often turbulent relationship between Raleigh and his queen, illuminating the personal sacrifices and political intrigues that defined his world. Written with Lofts's characteristic warmth and narrative flair, the prose balances romantic sensibility with historical detail, presenting Raleigh's legendary voyages to the New World and his relentless pursuit of El Dorado with both adventure and pathos. This richly imagined portrait stands as a testament to a man whose ambition, brilliance, and ultimate tragedy made him one of history's most enduring romantic heroes.
Author: Norah Lofts
Format: Hardback
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A sweeping work of romantic historical fiction, Here Was a Man: A Romantic History of Sir Walter Raleigh, His Voyages, His Discoveries, and His Queen chronicles the extraordinary life of one of the Elizabethan era's most daring and complex figures. Norah Lofts brings Sir Walter Raleigh vividly to life, tracing his meteoric rise as a courtier, explorer, and poet under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, as well as his dramatic fall from royal favor. The narrative uncovers the passionate, often turbulent relationship between Raleigh and his queen, illuminating the personal sacrifices and political intrigues that defined his world. Written with Lofts's characteristic warmth and narrative flair, the prose balances romantic sensibility with historical detail, presenting Raleigh's legendary voyages to the New World and his relentless pursuit of El Dorado with both adventure and pathos. This richly imagined portrait stands as a testament to a man whose ambition, brilliance, and ultimate tragedy made him one of history's most enduring romantic heroes.