""Sir Walter Ralegh and His Colony in America"" by Increase N. Tarbox is a historical account of the English explorer and courtier Sir Walter Ralegh and his attempts to establish a colony in America during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book includes a detailed examination of Ralegh's life and career, as well as his efforts to secure a charter from Queen Elizabeth I to establish a colony in what is now North Carolina.The author provides a thorough analysis of the political and economic factors that motivated Ralegh's colonization efforts, and the challenges he faced in trying to establish a successful settlement in the New World. The book also explores the interactions between Ralegh and the Native American tribes that he encountered during his expeditions, and the impact of these interactions on the development of English colonization in America.In addition to its historical content, ""Sir Walter Ralegh and His Colony in America"" also includes a full transcription of the charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I to Ralegh in 1584, which gives readers a firsthand look at the legal and political framework that governed English colonization in America during this period. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English colonization in America, and the life and legacy of Sir Walter Ralegh.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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