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Set sail on a thrilling literary adventure with this BRAND NEW paperback, 'A Pirate Of Exquisite Mind', a captivating chronicle of the forgotten 17th-century English hero, William Dampier. This 512-page masterpiece, published by RANDOM HOUSE UK in 2005, invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of a true swashbuckler and explorer. With ISBN: 9780552772105, this B-format paperback brings to life the extraordinary tale of Dampier, a poor buccaneer who transformed into a renowned round-the-world adventurer.
Join Dampier as he traverses the treacherous waters of the Spanish Main, driven by an insatiable thirst for wealth and discovery. Known for being the first to chart the winds and currents of the world's oceans, Dampier led the first recorded expedition by Englishmen to Australia, 80 years prior to Captain Cook's arrival. His observation of the Galapagos wildlife predates Darwin by a remarkable 150 years, showcasing his keen scientific mind. The instant success of his work, 'A NEW VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD', revolutionized travel writing and influenced literary giants like Swift and Defoe.
Yet, Dampier's life was also marked by contradictions and scandals, echoing the struggles of a man who, despite his amazing achievements, faced tumult in his later years. This narrative history stands as a testament to a unique individual who seamlessly blended piracy and refinement, engaging readers with a saga that exemplifies exploration at its finest.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are processed and shipped promptly! Expect quick delivery times to ensure your exciting new reads reach you swiftly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552772105
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2005
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 512
Description:
A rip-roaring swashbuckler about a forgotten 17th century English hero who, starting as a poor, piratical buccaneer, became a famed round-the-world explorer.
William Dampier, (1651-1715), was an English adventurer and pirate who preyed on ships on the Spanish Main. Poor and ill-educated and determined to make his fortune, he nonetheless had a passion for exploration and scientific research.Dampier was the first to map the winds and currents of the world's oceans; led the first recorded party of Englishmen to set foot on Australia - 80 years before Cook; wrote about Galapagos wildlife 150 years before Darwin, who drew on Dampier's notes in his own work; was the first travel writer- A NEW VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD was instant bestseller when it was published in 1697 - said to have influenced the novels of Swift and Defoe.A man full of contradictions- he who achieved so much 'blew it' later in life, declining into scandal, failure and even farce. A unique man ahead of his time, he lived a large part of his life among pirates yet managed to preserve what Coleridge called his 'exquisite refinement of mind'. A classic example of the best narrative history.
Join Dampier as he traverses the treacherous waters of the Spanish Main, driven by an insatiable thirst for wealth and discovery. Known for being the first to chart the winds and currents of the world's oceans, Dampier led the first recorded expedition by Englishmen to Australia, 80 years prior to Captain Cook's arrival. His observation of the Galapagos wildlife predates Darwin by a remarkable 150 years, showcasing his keen scientific mind. The instant success of his work, 'A NEW VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD', revolutionized travel writing and influenced literary giants like Swift and Defoe.
Yet, Dampier's life was also marked by contradictions and scandals, echoing the struggles of a man who, despite his amazing achievements, faced tumult in his later years. This narrative history stands as a testament to a unique individual who seamlessly blended piracy and refinement, engaging readers with a saga that exemplifies exploration at its finest.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are processed and shipped promptly! Expect quick delivery times to ensure your exciting new reads reach you swiftly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552772105
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2005
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 512
Description:
A rip-roaring swashbuckler about a forgotten 17th century English hero who, starting as a poor, piratical buccaneer, became a famed round-the-world explorer.
William Dampier, (1651-1715), was an English adventurer and pirate who preyed on ships on the Spanish Main. Poor and ill-educated and determined to make his fortune, he nonetheless had a passion for exploration and scientific research.Dampier was the first to map the winds and currents of the world's oceans; led the first recorded party of Englishmen to set foot on Australia - 80 years before Cook; wrote about Galapagos wildlife 150 years before Darwin, who drew on Dampier's notes in his own work; was the first travel writer- A NEW VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD was instant bestseller when it was published in 1697 - said to have influenced the novels of Swift and Defoe.A man full of contradictions- he who achieved so much 'blew it' later in life, declining into scandal, failure and even farce. A unique man ahead of his time, he lived a large part of his life among pirates yet managed to preserve what Coleridge called his 'exquisite refinement of mind'. A classic example of the best narrative history.