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 - The Folio Society
by Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier). Brown, Alexis
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London : Folio Society, 1972. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth in slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Light foxing to the pages, bumped corners, dust-toned edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Physical description; 194 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Notes; 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. Caribbean Area History To 1810. West Indies History. Latin America History To 1830. Piracy Caribbean Sea, 1666-1674 - Personal observations.
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- 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 - The Folio Society
- Author
- Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier). Brown, Alexis
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- Hardcover
- Book Condition
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- 1st edition
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- London : Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1972
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