The Billy Ruffian: The Bellerophon and the Downfall of Napoleon

Cordingly, David

ISBN 10: 158234468X / ISBN 13: 9781582344683

Published by Bloomsbury USA (edition First Thus), 2004

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 158234468X-7-1

Synopsis:

David Cordingly, a leading authority on pirates and maritime history, The Billy Ruffian is the story of a real-life H.M.S. Sophie, named Bellerophon, or Billy Ruffian as her crew called her, barnacles and all. Under fourteen captains, she played a conspicuous part in three of the most famous of all sea battles.But her crowning glory came six weeks after the Battle of Waterloo, when Napoleon, trapped in Rochefort, surrendered to the captain of the ship that had dogged his steps for more than twenty years. Packed with letters, pictures, and first-hand accounts, The Billy Ruffian is an enthralling account of sea adventure.

About the Author:

David Cordingly was, for many years, the curator and head of exhibitions at the famed National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England. He has written several acclaimed books on the subject of pirates, including, most recently, Under the Black Flag: The Romance and Reality of Life Among the Pirates. He lives by the sea in Brighton, England.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Billy Ruffian: The Bellerophon and the ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA (edition First Thus)
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: First Thus.