The Letters of Walter Raleigh, Volume 1: 1879-1922 is a collection of correspondence written by the famous English explorer, poet, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh. Edited by Louis L. Martz, this book contains over 300 letters written by Raleigh to his family, friends, and colleagues during his lifetime. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Raleigh's travels to the New World, his political and military career, his imprisonment in the Tower of London, and his relationships with notable figures such as Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. The book also includes an introduction by Martz that provides historical context and insight into Raleigh's life and career. Additionally, there are footnotes throughout the book that provide further clarification and context for the letters. Overall, The Letters of Walter Raleigh, Volume 1: 1879-1922 offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of England's most famous explorers and courtiers, as seen through his own words.This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.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.