Big Chief Elizabeth: How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
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Big Chief Elizabeth: How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World
Big Chief Elizabeth: How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World

Big Chief Elizabeth: How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World

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Giles Milton (Author)  

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In April 1586, Queen Elizabeth I acquired a new and exotic title. A tribe of North American Indians had made her their weroanza - 'big chief'. The news was received with great joy, both by the Queen and her favourite, Sir Walter Ralegh. His first American expedition had brought back a captive, Manteo, whose tattooed face had enthralled Elizabethan London. Now Manteo was returned to his homeland as Lord and Governor. Ralegh's gamble would result in the first English settlement in the New World, but it would also lead to a riddle whose solution lay hidden in the forests of Virginia. A tale of heroism and mystery, BIG CHIEF ELIZABETH is illuminated by first-hand accounts to reveal a remarkable and long-forgotten story. B/W maps and illustrations throughout
Giles Milton is the million-copy, internationally bestselling author of a dozen works of narrative history. His books have been translated into twenty-five languages. Two of Milton's previous works, Nathaniel's Nutmeg and Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, are currently being developed into major screen projects. Milton is the writer and narrator of the acclaimed narrative podcast series, Ministry of Secrets, produced by Sony and available on all platforms. He lives in London and Burgundy.
  • Contributor: Giles Milton
  • Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9780340748824
  • Number of Pages: 432
  • Packaged Dimensions: 128x196x28mm
  • Packaged Weight: 340
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • Release Date: 2001-05-03
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Giles Milton is the million-copy, internationally bestselling author of a dozen works of narrative history. His books have been translated into twenty-five languages. Two of Milton's previous works, Nathaniel's Nutmeg and Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, are currently being developed into major screen projects. Milton is the writer and narrator of the acclaimed narrative podcast series, Ministry of Secrets, produced by Sony and available on all platforms. He lives in London and Burgundy.

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