The Autobiography of a Cornish Smuggler (Captain Harry Carter, of Prussia Cove) 1749-1809 (eBook)

A Smuggler's Tale of Adventure and Danger in 18th Century Cornwall

Harry Carter (Autor)

John B. Cornish (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
230 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766456232-6 (EAN)

Infos

Harry Carter's 'The Autobiography of a Cornish Smuggler (Captain Harry Carter, of Prussia Cove) 1749-1809' presents a fascinating insight into the world of 18th-century smuggling in Cornwall. Written in a vivid and engaging narrative style, the book provides a detailed account of Carter's adventurous life as a smuggler, offering readers a glimpse into the dangers and thrills of this illicit profession. Carter's memoirs are not only a gripping tale of daring escapades but also serve as a valuable historical document shedding light on the social and economic realities of the time. The book is a must-read for those interested in maritime history, crime, and adventure narratives. Harry Carter's authentic voice and eyewitness account make this book a significant contribution to the literature on smuggling and life on the rugged Cornish coast in the late 18th century.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1749-1809 • 18th century • Adventures • Autobiography • British history • Captain Harry Carter • Cornish smuggler • Great Britain • History • Piracy • Prussia Cove • Public Finance • seafaring tales • Smuggling