The Golden Galleon Being a Narrative of the Adventures of Master Gilbert Oglander, and of how, in the Year 1591, he fought under the gallant Sir Richard Grenville in the Great Sea-fight off Flores, on board her Majesty's Ship the Revenge

"The Golden Galleon" by Robert Leighton tells the tale of Gilbert Oglander, a brave young nobleman in Elizabethan England, during a time when Queen Elizabeth ruled. The novel begins by introducing Timothy Trollope, who aspires to a life of adventure beyond his father's barber shop. Timothy's path crosses with the noble Champernoun family, including the spirited Drusilla and her gallant brother, Gilbert Oglander. Gilbert is the main subject of the story, who seems ready to embark on a journey that promises naval battles and daring feats, particularly fighting alongside Sir Richard Grenville. The story provides a vivid look into to the Elizabethan era filled with risk, adventure, and the potential for both glory and danger on the high seas.