BENNETT, C.M.: With Morgan On The Main. , London: Nisbet & Co., nd[c.1930].Story of the Buccaneers on the Spanish Main with the shadow of the Inquisition looming over all. "Arthur Ellis, son of Sir Hugh, had almost got through safely to Jamaica when the ship was set upon by pirates, and those of the crew who were not killed were with Sir Hugh, taken prisoner. Arthur, and a stout sailor named Dixon escaped and were picked up by the Buccaneers. The story tells of Arthur's search for his father while sailing with the Buccaneers, a vivid panorama of fighting by sea and land and breathless adventures with Harry Morgan, the Buccaneer's Admiral. The plot culminates in a breathless account of Morgan's dare-devil march across the Isthmus of Panama." Pp.287, black & white frontispiece + 3 further plates by Frank Adams. Blue cloth. Dustwrapper with bright colour illustrations by Frank Adams to front and spine, minor rubbing and small closed tears to edges. Dustwrapper has a removable clear protective wrap. VG/VG. (Book ref. 37062) £24.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Beckham Books Ltd , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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