The voyage of the Destiny1982
About this book
A fictional portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh follows the soldier, explorer, adventurer, and favorite of Queen Elizabeth on one final quest in search of gold, where he encounters Spanish forces, mutiny, court intrigue, disease, and pirates along the way, and recalls his own storied rise from humble origins to the English court.
Details
- First published
- 1982
- OL Work ID
- OL2000494W
Subjects
FictionHistoryShip captainsDiscoveries in geographyBritishIndians of the West IndiesExplorersIn literatureFiction, historical, generalGreat britain, fictionFiction, biographical