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In 1584, Sir Walter Raleigh set forth an ambitious plan for the colonization of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, encompassing what we now know as North Carolina and Virginia. Though his efforts ultimately culminated in the mysterious failure at Roanoke Island, his vision laid the groundwork for future colonies in America. The state capital of North Carolina, established in 1792, honors Raleigh, the visionary behind the ill-fated Colony of Roanoke. Edmund Gosses biography stands as a pioneering attempt to explore Raleighs personal journey, separate from the broader historical context of his...

Journey through the captivating life of Sir Walter Raleigh, from his adventurous boyhood on the picturesque coast of Devonshire to his daring exploits in Ireland and his surprising rise to prominence in the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Experience his thrilling pursuits against the Spanish Armada and his voyages to the New World in search of riches and new territories. Witness the highs and lows of his ambitious endeavors, leading to his eventual imprisonment in the Tower of London, where he spent his final years. Discover the legendary tale of the velvet cloak and Raleighs pivotal role in ...

The Raleigh Cigarette Program (alternatively known as The Raleigh Cigarette Program Starring Red Skelton) was an American old-time radio comedy program that starred comedian Red Skelton.Skelton was, at the time, an up-and-coming comedian who made it big with an appearance on The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour (a.k.a. The Rudy Vallée Show), in 1937 and for hosting Avalon Time on NBC for several months after the departure of country singer Red Foley in 1939. Other principal performers on the program included actors Ozzie and Harriet Nelson and comedian Wonderful Smith. Ozzie Nelson ...