raleigh, walter

In the late 16th century, fifteen-year-old Andrew leaves school in England and must prove himself as a page to Sir Walter Raleigh before embarking for Virginia, where he helps to establish relations with the Indians.

Explores sixteenth-century courtier and navigator Sir Walter Raleigh's life and the founding of the Virginia Colony, discussing related topics including Virginia's Native Americans, the legend of El Dorado, and the life of a privateer, and includes a recipe for corn patties.

Follows the travels of English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh who led an expedition to found a colony in Roanoke in North Carolina and later explored South America.

When Lady Catherine has an affair with Sir Walter Raleigh, she is subsequently banished to Raliegh's colony of Roanoke by Queen Elizabeth; surviving alongside other colonists with help from Native Americans, she gradually falls in love with Manteo, a native of the area, just as Raleigh sets sail for the New World.

Recounts the adventurous life of the English explorer and courtier who spelled his name "Ralegh" and led many expeditions to the New World.

Examines the life and times of sixteenth-century writer and explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, discussing his early life and fortune, his favor at the court of England's Queen Elizabeth I, his founding of the first American colony at Roanoke, and his trial for treason.