The Speedwell Voyage Kenneth Poolman 1999 HC Piracy Mutiny Maritime History
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Genre: Maritime History / Piracy / Naval Adventure
The Speedwell Voyage: A Tale of Piracy and Mutiny in the Eighteenth Century by Kenneth Poolman recounts the remarkable true story of George Shelvocke and the Speedwell, a 22-gun British privateer that departed in 1718 to capture Spanish treasure in the South Seas. The voyage became an extraordinary saga of piracy, mutiny, shipwreck, survival, and conflict on the high seas.
Drawing upon historical source material, Poolman presents the voyage with the pace and excitement of a naval adventure while preserving its importance as a genuine account of eighteenth-century maritime history. An excellent choice for readers interested in pirates, privateers, exploration, naval history, and true survival stories.
Published by Naval Institute Press in 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, second printing. Includes bibliographical references and an index. 190 pages.
The book presents well overall. The dust jacket displays mild shelf and edge wear with a few lightly bumped areas, while retaining its vivid artwork and strong color. Please review the photographs for the exact condition.
ISBN: 978-1-55750-693-1
SKU G-20
The Speedwell Voyage Kenneth Poolman 1999 HC Piracy Mutiny Maritime History
$35.00
The Speedwell Voyage: A Tale of Piracy and Mutiny in the Eighteenth Century by Kenneth Poolman recounts the remarkable true story of George Shelvocke and the Speedwell, a 22-gun British privateer that departed in 1718 to capture Spanish treasure in the South Seas. The voyage became an extraordinary saga of piracy, mutiny, shipwreck, survival, and conflict on the high seas.
Drawing upon historical source material, Poolman presents the voyage with the pace and excitement of a naval adventure while preserving its importance as a genuine account of eighteenth-century maritime history. An excellent choice for readers interested in pirates, privateers, exploration, naval history, and true survival stories.
Published by Naval Institute Press in 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, second printing. Includes bibliographical references and an index. 190 pages.
The book presents well overall. The dust jacket displays mild shelf and edge wear with a few lightly bumped areas, while retaining its vivid artwork and strong color. Please review the photographs for the exact condition.
ISBN: 978-1-55750-693-1
SKU G-20