Martin Frobisher with Lauren Working (Subscriber Preview)
Summary
Host Claire Aubin interviews Lauren Working, a senior lecturer in early modern studies, to discuss her new book, *A Golden World*. They explore how the Americas transformed Tudor and Stuart England, focusing on the figure of Martin Frobisher and his failed Arctic voyages. The conversation highlights the enduring Tudor obsession with gold and the search for the Northwest Passage, using Frobisher’s legacy to examine the complex encounters between early modern Britain and the Americas.
Topics discussed
Announcement of live show and sports-style draft event
Sponsorship for First America podcast
Patreon exclusive preview and show introduction
Introduction of guest Lauren Working and her new book
Discussion on archival research and surprising findings
Walter Raleigh's inventory and indigenous artifacts
Personal inventories and the psychology of historical figures
Travel books and emulating great men in exploration
Speculation on Raleigh's motives and lack of historical data
Challenges and joys of writing trade vs academic history
Freedom from academic criticism in trade writing
Encouraging reader curiosity and further learning
Introduction of Martin Frobisher and his Arctic voyages
Public perception of Frobisher and other Elizabethan sea dogs
Frobisher's search for the Northwest Passage and royal support
Sponsorship for What Could Go Right podcast
Sponsorship for First America podcast
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