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The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Captain William Kidd, for Murther and Piracy, Upon six Several Indictments, ... As Also, the Tryals of Nicholas Churchill, James Howe, Robert Lamley,
William Kidd
Gale Ecco, Print Editions
2018
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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT146324London: printed for J. Nutt, 1701. 60p.; 2
The astounding saga of an American sea captain and the New Guinean nobleman who became his stunned captive, then ally, and eventual friend Sailing in uncharted waters of the Pacific in 1830, Captain Benjamin Morrell of Connecticut became the first outsider to encounter the inhabitants of a small island off New Guinea. The contact quickly turned violent, fatal cannons were fired, and Morrell abducted young Dako, a hostage so shocked by the white complexions of his kidnappers that he believed he had been captured by the dead. This gripping book unveils for the first time the strange odyssey the two men shared in ensuing years. The account is uniquely told, as much from the captive’s perspective as from the American’s. Upon returning to New York, Morrell exhibited Dako as a “cannibal” in wildly popular shows performed on Broadway and along the east coast. The proceeds helped fund a return voyage to the South Pacific—the captain hoping to establish trade with Dako’s assistance, and Dako seizing his chance to return home with the only person who knew where his island was. Supported by rich, newly found archives, this wide-ranging volume traces the voyage to its extraordinary ends and en route decrypts Morrell’s ambiguous character, the mythic qualities of Dako’s life, and the two men’s infusion into American literature—as Melville’s Queequeg, for example, and in Poe’s Pym. The encounters confound indigenous peoples and Americans alike as both puzzle over what it is to be truly human and alive.
From James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar. For the first time ever, acclaimed naval historian James D. Hornfischer, "the dean of World War II naval history," writing with his son David J. Hornfischer, explores Capt. E. Evans's incredible story, from his humble upbringing as a child of a Cherokee and Creek family in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1931, to his service on fighting ships during the Pacific War and his selfless bravery and cool command during a valiant faceoff with the pride of the Japanese Navy. Interspersed with impeccable research, interviews with men who fought alongside Capt. E. Evans, and thrilling anecdotes about United States Navy experiences during WWII, Destroyer Captain provides insight into an incredible man who spent his life beating the odds through courage, ability, and sheer determination. Never were these attributes better on display than on the morning of October 25, 1944, when, in the waters off Samar, a small flotilla of US Navy ships encountered a Japanese fleet superior in both vessels and firepower. Aboard the USS Johnston, Capt. Ernest E. Evans seized the moment, ordering his destroyer to steam forward and attack. Heavily outgunned, Evans and his sailors fired torpedo after torpedo, all the while maneuvering to dodge enemy shells, as two other American destroyers joined the fight. It was a valiant last stand for Capt. E. Evans, one of the toughest warriors in the Navy, but thanks to his bravery and steadiness under fire, these dogged Americans routed one of the most powerful naval forces that Tokyo had ever put to sea. A remarkable story of patriotism and courageousness, Destroyer Captain honors a singular American hero whose name shall never be forgotten.
The Captain's Gift: "Heading Out"
James A. Wood
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2011
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Take a (humorous & pain filled) journey down a mariner's path and discover the trials and tribulations of owning an old fixer upper boat. This is volume one of a three volume set totaling 142 short stories. "Jim Wood possesses a gift for finding meaning in the mundane, beauty in the commonplace, and adventure in ordinary things. His insights help readers appreciate their own experiences from a fresh and interesting perspective". Chuck Gould, Editor Nor'westing Magazine.
The Captain's Gift 2: Vol 2 of 3
James A. Wood
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2011
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This is the second in the series of 142 stories first published in Nor'westing Magazine. This edition contains 41 stories that will take you on a cruise (4 chapters) from Sitka Alaska to Bellingham Washington. Discover the trials and tribulations in owning an old fixer upper boat. Other chapters will have you rolling on the floor such as tending to your Granddaughter's Iggie-Pea (a classic). Revisiting the decks of your youth, septic tank failure, and meeting a guardian angel to name a few others. Chuck Gould, Nor'westing editor, "Jim Wood possesses a gift for finding meaning in the mundane, beauty in the commonplace, and adventure in ordinary things. His insights help readers appreciate their own experiences from a fresh and interesting perspective".
The Captain's Gift 3: Vol 3 of 3
James A. Wood
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2011
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This is the last 41 of 142 stories published in Nor'westing Magazine. The first 13 chapters will take the reader along the inside passage on board a 65' Home Shore. Take a dip in the Baranoff hot springs, dine with whales, and watch bear's fish from 50 feet away. Other chapters will make you go "hmm, I've done that stupid crazy thing". Visit a haunted light house, save your daughter's wedding departure, and many other articles that Nor'westing readers requested reprints.
The Captain of the Janizaries A Story of the Times of Scanderberg and the Fall of Constantinople
James M. Ludlow
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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This memoir of James Stavridis' two years in command of the destroyer USS Barry reveals the human side of what it is like to be in charge of a warship--for the first time and in the midst of international crisis. From Haiti to the Balkans to the Arabian Gulf, the Barry was involved in operations throughout the world during his 1993-1995 tour. Drawing on daily journals he kept for the entire period, the author reveals the complex nature of those deployments in a ""real time"" context and describes life on board the Barry and liberty ashore for sailors and officers alike. With all the joy, doubt, self-examination, hope, and fear of a first command, he offers an honest examination of his experience from the bridge to help readers grasp the true nature of command at sea. The window he provides into the personal lives of the crew illuminates not only their hard work in a ship that spent more than 70 percent of its time underway, but also the sacrifices of their families ashore. Stavridis credits his able crew for the many awards the Barry won while he was captain, including the Battenberg Cup for top ship in the Atlantic Fleet. Naval aficionados who like seagoing fiction will be attracted to the book, as will those fascinated by life at sea. Officers from all the services, especially surface warfare naval officers aspiring to command, will find these lessons of a first command by one of the Navy's most respected admirals both entertaining and instructive.
The Captain of High Pass: Book Three of the Tales from the Hunter's Rest Trilogy
James R. Sanders
Independently Published
2018
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"I shall carve you up and take back some trophies to show my kin," said Gwydion aloud, leaping down once more from his perch as the great beast drew its last shuddering breaths, "They shall want to see what manner of creatures has invaded the realm." "It is unwise to hunt this close to the forbidden lands," spoke a sinister voice from the trees as Gwydion approached the dead lizard, "for one never knows who might be watching..." Gwydion spun around, bow in hand and arrow knocked. But he knew it was already too late and silently cursed himself. The master hunter had been caught by surprise... again. The storm's fury is in full swing and the patrons have become restless. One last tale to calm the nerves.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.