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Sir Francis Drake
Read about Sir Francis Drake's attacks on the Spanish treasure ships and "silver trains" in the Caribbean and Central America.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir Francis Bacon
Site dedicated to Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626 CE). Included are links to information about his life, his works, and famous quotes by Bacon.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir Thomas More
This comprehensive site offers biographical information concerning Sir Thomas More, texts of his works, articles and essays about his works, and a list of other available sources.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Rome
Join Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan on their brief journey through the history of Rome.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Education: Sir Francis Drake
This article provides information about Francis Drake and his exploration accomplishments.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Letter to Sir George Grey
This site from the Fordham University provides a letter to the man that consented to act as arbitrator between the Boers and an African tribe, the Basutos, from the tribe's chief. It concerns hostilities, the background of such...
Other
Shakespeare Oxford Society: The Poems of Sir Francis Bacon
This site provides the text of four poems written by Francis Bacon. (This site argues for Earl of Oxford authorship.)
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: "To Sir Henry Vane the Younger" by John Milton
This is the original, online text of the poem "To Sr Henry Vane the Younger" by John Milton.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Sir David Brewster
This biography on inventor David Brewster discusses his accomplishments, including his writings, and his invention of the kaleidoscope and the stereoscope.
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Sir Sanford Fleming (1827 1915)
Here you will find the story of how and why time zones came about and the Canadian who developed the system that has become so important around the world. Be sure to read the "Incidents and Anecdotes" section to find interesting facts...
Luminarium
Luminarium: Renaissance Literature: The Life of Sir Thomas More
A great biography, focused mainly on his life and career in the courts. Also contains a great bibliography.
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Sir Martin Frobisher
Read through the biography of Martin Frobisher to find out his importance in Canadian history.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: Sir Isaac Newton (1642 1727)
A valuable and lengthy biography from Trinity College by W.W. Rouse Ball is transcribed by D.R. Wilkins on this page. Mentioned are the important facets of his work in physics and astronomy.
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University: Sir William Crookes
A biography of English experimentalist, William Crookes, who invented the radiometer.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Sir Thomas More
A great resource, containing career biography, timeline, and bibliography.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sir Elton John
As one of the first rock artists to use the piano as a lead instrument instead of the guitar, Elton John has had a very successful musical career. Learn more about him and his music with this biography, discography and more.
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University: Sir Joseph John Thomson
A biography of J.J. Thomson's life and accomplishments.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Gawayne and the Green Knight by Charlton Miner Lewis [Pdf]
This is a 27-page PDF of GAWAYNE AND THE GREEN KNIGHT: A Fairy Tale by Charlton Miner Lewis; a modern-language retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Night.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Sidneiana: A Very Godly Letter (1591)
This webpage features a transcript of a letter written by Sir Henry Sidney in in 1565 or 1566 to his son, Philip Sidney, the Elizabethan poet. The letter is famous for the advice it gives to the young Philip about learning and being a...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The Middle Ages: Le Morte D'arthur
This lesson from Middle Ages Literature focuses on Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. It features several links including Le Morte d'Arthur Preface and Introduction, Books I, XVI, and XXI, History of Le Morte d'Arthur, Information on...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: English Renaissance: English Pertrarchan Sonnets
This lesson focuses on English Pertrarchan sonnets which were translated into English by Sir Thomas Wyatt who then created his own poetry in the Pertrarchan form. It features Wyatt's poems "They Flee from Me" (in text and audio) and...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Raleigh: The Roanoke Voyages: A Mystery Story for Young People
The history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island is told in story form. It tells of the conflict between England and Spain to establish a foothold in the New World, the voyages arranged by Sir Walter Raleigh, the establishment of a...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: "Ivanhoe"
Full text of Sir Walter Scott's medieval romance and swaschbuckler Ivanhoe (1819)
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