Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edit
Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingsley, Charles (1819–1875).
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"Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of…" by Charles Kingsley is a historical novel published in 1855. Set during Elizabeth I's reign, it follows adventurer Amyas Leigh from Devon to the Caribbean in pursuit of gold and glory. When tragedy strikes—his beloved Rose and brother Frank burned by the Spanish Inquisition—Amyas vows vengeance against Spain. Through sea battles, romance with an Indian maiden, and defense against the Armada, this patriotic tale celebrates England's Elizabethan triumphs while exploring themes of faith, revenge, and redemption.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth
- Author credits: Kingsley, Charles (1819–1875)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Historical Fiction
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