Q's Historical Legacy - XII - Pirates by N.P. Cooper (English) Paperback Book

Description: Q's Historical Legacy - XII - Pirates by N.P. Cooper This volume contains Qs fictionalised accounts of :-- The 1527 wreck of the, Portuguese treasure ship, Saint Andrew and the seizure of its cargo by local gentry.- The first ruler, First White Rajah, of Sarawak who retired to Burraton on Dartmoor.- Westcountry folk who became pirates including Harry Glasbywho became an accidental pirate on account of his seizure due to both his musical and navigational skills.The volume concludes with Sabine Baring-Goulds authoritative account of the life of the First White Rajah, Sir James Brooke, and a description of the life of the unfortunate and reluctant pirate Harry Glasby.Now surpassed in fame by his daughters best friend, Daphne Du Maurier, Arthur Quiller-Couch was the pre-eminent Cornish writer of Victorian and Edwardian times and founder of the School of English Literature at Cambridge University.He is of particular interest since his fiction was very often informed by factual events now passed frommemory. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description This volume contains Qs fictionalised accounts of: - - The 1527 wreck of the, Portuguese treasure ship, Saint Andrew and the seizure of its cargo by local gentry. - The first ruler, First White Rajah, of Sarawak who retired to Burraton on Dartmoor. - Westcountry folk who became pirates including Harry Glasby who became an accidental pirate on account of his seizure due to both his musical and navigational skills. The volume concludes with Sabine Baring-Goulds authoritative account of the life of the First White Rajah, Sir James Brooke, and a description of the life of the unfortunate and reluctant pirate Harry Glasby. Now surpassed in fame by his daughters best friend, Daphne Du Maurier, Arthur Quiller-Couch was the pre-eminent Cornish writer of Victorian and Edwardian times and founder of the School of English Literature at Cambridge University. He is of particular interest since his fiction was very often informed by factual events now passed from memory. Details ISBN0244214654 Author N.P. Cooper Publisher Lulu.com Year 2019 ISBN-10 0244214654 ISBN-13 9780244214654 Format Paperback Imprint Lulu.com Place of Publication Morrisville Country of Publication United States Pages 512 Publication Date 2019-11-10 Language English UK Release Date 2019-11-10 AU Release Date 2019-11-10 NZ Release Date 2019-11-10 US Release Date 2019-11-10 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127070005;

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