How to tick off a king…
Sir Walter Raleigh…a man who tried to tame the wilds of
present day North Carolina, but ended up creating one of America’s greatest
mysteries…he tried to find that elusive city of gold in the New World, and
failed…he just might be the most recognizable man of the Elizabethan Era. Perhaps he was a bit too loyal to Her Royal
Highness, the Virgin Queen…for he lost his head, literally, under her
successor, James I...
…But not before he wrote the book…his version of the World’s
History…up to the dawning of the 17th century of course. In an age of monarchial power, when the
rights of man were few and far between, it was not the healthiest course of
action to offend the crowned heads of whichever land you resided…and Raleigh’s
book really got under King James’ skin.
His book was suppressed, limited…banned…whatever you wish to call
it. Apparently, the insult was not
forgotten by James, for four short years later, the royal patience wore out and
Raleigh earned his place on the chopping block.
If you have more patience than a king…perhaps you could sit
down and read this monstrous tome…freely available today…in all its first
edition/first printing glory…
