Download or read book Henry Winstanley written by Adam Hart-Davis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2003-10-23 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Hart-Davis vividly recreates the story of the Eddystone Lighthouse, the character of the man who built it, and the power of the elements that finally destroyed them both.
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Download or read book Henry Winstanley and the Eddystone Lighthouse written by Adam Hart-Davis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2003-10-23 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Hart-Davis vividly recreates the story of the Eddystone Lighthouse, the character of the man who built it, and the power of the elements that finally destroyed them both.
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Download or read book The Ramage Companion written by Tom Grundner and published by Fireship Press. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book that Ramage fans have long awaited Between 1965 and 1989 the British author, Dudley Pope, wrote the 18-volume Ramage series of nautical fiction novels. With its publication Mr. Pope joined C.S. Forester and Patrick O’Brian as one of the giants of the nautical fiction genre. While companion books have been written for the Forester and O’Brian series, no one has yet written a companion book for Ramage… Until Now! Tom Grundner has created an indispensable guide for the Ramage fan. Written in a light and entertaining style, he provides snapshots of the people, places and events that shaped Nicholas Ramage and his times. It’s a treasure trove of information not only for the Ramage devotee, but for anyone interested in 18th and early 19th century naval warfare. • Do you know the difference between a “long nine” and a carronade; the origin of mayonnaise; or how the French press described their victory at Trafalgar? • Do you know the precise location of “no Where;” the amazing history of the Eddystone Light; or how to make lobscouse? • If you had a duke, an earl, and a baron over for a cold one and to watch the game, do you know who gets the pretzels first? The book that puts the capstone on the Ramage series… The Ramage Companion
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