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
- First published
- 1855
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Great Britain
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1860. 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 on Wikipedia.
