The buccaneers of America : comprising a pertinent and truthful description of the principal acts of depredation and inhuman cruelty committed by the English and French buccaneers against the Spaniards in America / written by A.O. Exquemelin, who himself, of necessity, was present at all these acts of plunder ; translated by Alexis Brown ; with an introduction by Jack Beeching
by Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier)
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London : Folio Society, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, paper-covered decorated cloth and slipcase. The classic Folio Society design. Spine band slightly rubbed as with ages ; corners sharp with a tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 194 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Notes; Maps on endpapers. Translation of De Americaenesche zee-roovers. Subjects; Buccaneers. To 1810. Buccaneers ; Early works to 1800. Pirates Caribbean Area ; Early works to 1800. Pirates ; Early works to 1800. Pirates. Spanish Main. Caribbean Area History To 1810. West Indies History. Latin America History To 1830.
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- Title
- The buccaneers of America : comprising a pertinent and truthful description of the principal acts of depredation and inhuman cruelty committed by the English and French buccaneers against the Spaniards in America / written by A.O. Exquemelin, who himself, of necessity, was present at all these acts of plunder ; translated by Alexis Brown ; with an introduction by Jack Beeching
- Author
- Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1972
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