Speedwell voyage, the: a tale of piracy and mutiny in the eighteenth century
Auteur :
Poolman, Kenneth
Éditeur :
Naval Institute Press
ISBN :
9781557506931
Date de publication :
15 mars 1999
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,5 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
408 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In this first nonfiction retelling since Commander Shelvocke's 1726 published account, a Royal Navy veteran narrates the South Seas adventures of the English privateer Speedwell in procuring Spanish booty. Includes a glossary of vintage sailing terms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (bo