The Great Captain: A Story of the Days of Sir Walter Raleigh

The Great Captain: A Story of the Days of Sir Walter Raleigh is a historical novel by Katharine Tynan, written in the early 20th century. Set during the late 16th to early 17th centuries, it follows Walter Fitzmaurice, a boy who becomes a page to Sir Walter Raleigh after being saved from death. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, love, and heritage against the backdrop of England's conflicts with Spain and Raleigh's adventures, including quests for treasure and political intrigue. Tynan's work reflects on the complexities of ambition and loyalty in a time of shifting allegiances.