The Unfortunate Captain Peirce
The first biography of Richard Peirce, captain in the service of the East India Company, and account of the wreck of his ship, the Halsewell, off Dorset in 1786. He drowned, along with members of his family, and the loss became a tragic cause celebre, recorded in literature and art
1122745967
The Unfortunate Captain Peirce
The first biography of Richard Peirce, captain in the service of the East India Company, and account of the wreck of his ship, the Halsewell, off Dorset in 1786. He drowned, along with members of his family, and the loss became a tragic cause celebre, recorded in literature and art
25.0 In Stock
The Unfortunate Captain Peirce

The Unfortunate Captain Peirce

by Philip Browne
The Unfortunate Captain Peirce

The Unfortunate Captain Peirce

by Philip Browne

Paperback

$25.00 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 1-2 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

The first biography of Richard Peirce, captain in the service of the East India Company, and account of the wreck of his ship, the Halsewell, off Dorset in 1786. He drowned, along with members of his family, and the loss became a tragic cause celebre, recorded in literature and art

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781906978327
Publisher: Hobnob Press
Publication date: 09/30/2015
Pages: 380
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.78(d)
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews