Bad Boy Buccaneer Turned Beheaded Botanist | Sir Walter Raleigh
The story of Sir Walter Raleigh is is wild as this episode title. Yes, we are very good at alliteration.
Sir Walter was one of Queen Elizabeth I's favorite courtiers. And how could he not be!? He was a soldier, explorer, poet, politician and an experienced gardener amongst other things. After fighting battles in foreign lands, he was granted a charter ship to explore the New World in hopes of colonization. His crew came back from unknown lands with tobacco and other mysterious goods, making him a notable person of interest.
His itch for adventure did come with a rebellious side, though…
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