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The Great Buccaneer; Being the Life, Death, and Extraordinary Adventures of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.

The Great Buccaneer; Being the Life, Death, and Extraordinary Adventures of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.

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The Great Buccaneer; Being the Life, Death, and Extraordinary Adventures of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.

by Lindsay, Philip

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  • Hardcover
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Good in good dust jacket. Jacket has short edge tears, wear; jacket spine sun-fade. Light book cover surface aging, deterioratio
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New York.: Wilfred Funk Inc., 1951. Author copyright. Label pasted over 1950 copyright text.. Hard cover. Good in good dust jacket. Jacket has short edge tears, wear; jacket spine sun-fade. Light book cover surface aging, deterioration. Top page block foxing.. 1 Light blue cloth over boards. Gold spine titles. 305 p. 21 cm. For mature readers: Biography of Henry Morgan, born circa 1635; died in 1688. He went to sea instead of into his father's fields, and never turned back. He became "Admiral of the Buccaneers", chasing adventure and treasure, notably participating in "The Rape of Panama". His years had ups and downs and vindications. His commands of ships were numerous. Racked with infirmities at the end, when he was dead and buried, an earthquake soon shook him loose and landed him in the sea, enhancing his underwater legend. Prolific author Philip Lindsay wove this tale with the writings of those who knew Henry Morgan and recorded much about him. Reader note: An early Books of Today critic wrote, "This book is rich in rape and steeped in gore".

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Bookseller
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
Alibris.Sh0880009392
Title
The Great Buccaneer; Being the Life, Death, and Extraordinary Adventures of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.
Author
Lindsay, Philip
Format/Binding
Hard cover
Book Condition
Used - Good in good dust jacket. Jacket has short edge tears, wear; jacket spine sun-fade. Light book cover surface aging, deterioratio
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Author copyright. Label pasted over 1950 copyright text.
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Wilfred Funk Inc.
Place of Publication
New York.
Date Published
1951
Keywords
Ships & Boats|17th century treasure hunters|Panama
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Ships & Boats;

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About Hedgehog's Whimsey Books

Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.

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