John Buchan — Sir Walter Raleigh

London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1923. Leather. A smartly bound copy of this biographical study of Sir Walter Raleigh, told in eleven stories. A biographical study of Sir Walter Raleigh, an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer, considered one of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era. Told in eleven stories, written as if by a friend or follow who has seen them happen with their own eyes. With some characters based on Raleigh's companions, and some invented. Written by John Buchan, a Scottish novelist, historian, British Army officer, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. In the original full green calf. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also smart with light wear and sunning to the extremities, particularly the spine. The odd small closed tear to the panel edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Light age toning to the endpapers. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.