Bøker av Wilbur Cortez Abbott

This book tells the remarkable story of Colonel Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer who attempted to steal the British crown jewels in 1671. Blood's daring heist and subsequent escape made him a celebrity in his own time, and his legend has endured to the present day. The author, Wilbur Cortez Abbot, offers a vivid account of Blood's life and times, drawing on contemporary accounts and historical records to bring this colorful character to life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.