The Golden Galleon: Being a Narrative of the Adventures of Master Gilbert Oglander, and of How, in the Year 1591, He Fought Under the Gallant Sir Richard Grenville in the Great Sea-Fight Off Flores, on Board Her Majesty's Ship the Revenge
The Golden Galleon: Being a Narrative of the Adventures of Master Gilbert Oglander, and of How, in the Year 1591, He Fought Under the Gallant Sir Richard Grenville in the Great Sea-Fight Off Flores, on Board Her Majesty's Ship the Revenge
Adventure, British Literature
The Golden Galleon, written by Robert Leighton in the late 19th century, is a historical novel set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It follows Master Gilbert Oglander, a young heir, as he embarks on naval adventures and participates in the famous sea battle off Flores in 1591 under Sir Richard Grenville. The narrative vividly depicts life in the Elizabethan era, blending historical events with fictional characters and thrilling maritime escapades.
