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Story of Sir Walter Raleigh (Version 2)

The story of Sir Walter Raleigh from his boyhood days to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry into the court of Queen Elizabeth. We travel with him as he pursues the ships of the Spanish Armada and makes voyages to the New World in search of gold and lands to settle. We learn how he introduced potatoes and tobacco to England and Ireland. We hear how he is relegated to the Tower of London where he spends the last years of his life. The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh is a wonderful adventure. (Summary by johnb2) (2 hr 16 min)

Chapters

Dedication and Chapter 1: The Devon Sailors and Their Strange Stories

Chapter 2: Raleigh's First Adventures

Chapter 3: Raleigh and the Queen

Chapter 4: The Spanish Armada

Chapter 5: Raleigh's Ships

Chapter 6: Westward Ho!

Chapter 7: A Fight by Sea and Land

Chapter 8: Raleigh and his Enemies

Chapter 9: In the Tower

Chapter 10: Raleigh's Last Voyage

Chapter 11: Raleigh's Death