The Sisters of Lady Jane Grey and Their Wicked Grandfather Being the True Stories of the Strange Lives...

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William Dampier

The Sisters of Lady Jane Grey and Their Wicked Grandfather Being the True Stories of the Strange Lives of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and the Ladies Katherine and Mary Grey, sisters

Name: The Sisters of Lady Jane Grey and Their Wicked Grandfather Being the True Stories of the Strange Lives of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and the Ladies Katherine and Mary Grey, sisters
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William Dampier

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Alpha Editions
30 October 2025

General & world history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Environmental science, engineering & technology

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A battered ship carves its way through uncharted waters, its crew driven by equal measures of fear and wonder, as the vast Pacific unfurls secrets never before glimpsed by European eyes. Here is the pulse of the seventeenth-century world, captured in the vivid immediacy of a travel narrative that stands as both a triumph of maritime exploration and a testament to the restless curiosity of the age. With each page, readers are transported into the heart of the age of discovery voyages, where the boundaries of the known world are redrawn by courage, hardship, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. This restored edition, brought back into the light by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, invites a new generation to experience the exhilaration and peril of early modern explorers. The narrative unfolds with an unvarnished honesty, chronicling encounters with Pacific island cultures, the intricacies of British naval history, and the unpredictable challenges of the South Seas. It is a work that resonates with the spirit of Richard Hakluyt's compilations, offering a rare window into the ambitions and anxieties that shaped an era of unprecedented global connection. Meticulously prepared for today's and future generations, this volume is more than a mere reprint-it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, its pages carefully restored to preserve the language and atmosphere of its time. For history enthusiasts and academic researchers alike, it offers not only a detailed maritime exploration account but also a living document of the seventeenth-century world. Whether you are drawn by the lure of south seas adventures or the scholarly pursuit of historical non-fiction, this edition stands as an essential addition to any serious collection, bridging the gap between past and present with enduring relevance and extraordinary narrative power.

By: William Dampier
Imprint: Alpha Editions
ISBN: 9789374598948
ISBN 10: 9374598949
Pages: 394
Publication Date: 30 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active