ISBN: 9781023414159 - life aboard a british privateer in the time of queen anne (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience life on the high seas during the reign of Queen Anne with 'Life Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne: Being the Journal of Captain Woodes Rogers, Master Mariner.' This meticulously prepared edition offers a rare glimpse into the world of 18th-century privateering through the first-hand account of Captain Woodes Rogers. Explore the challenges and adventures faced by British privateers as they navigated treacherous waters in pursuit of fortune and glory. Robert C. Leslie presents the journal in a way that illuminates maritime history. This volume provides insight into naval strategies, shipboard life, and the complex relationship between privateering and national interests. A valuable resource for anyone interested in military and naval history, British history, or historical biography, this journal captures the spirit of an era defined by exploration, conflict, and the allure of the sea. Discover the world as it was seen through the eyes of a master mariner, offering a unique perspective on a fascinating period in history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…