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The stalwart honesty and simplicity of the character and writings of Davis give a singular charm to his name and story. He was a man after Hakluyt's own heart, a fearless explorer, an ardent student and professor of the science of navigation.

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Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh (5 September 1861 – 13 May 1922) was an English scholar, poet and author.

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Alternative Names: Sir Walter Raleigh • Walter Alexander Raleigh • Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh

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