The Bloody Buoy: Thrown Out As A Warning To The Political Pilots Of America Or A Faithful Relation Of A Multitude Of Acts Of Horrid Barbarity (1823)

By William Cobbett

Book Overview

The Bloody Buoy is a book written by Peter Porcupine in 1823. The book is a faithful account of a multitude of acts of horrid barbarity that were committed during the French Revolution. The title of the book refers to a buoy that was placed in the Thames River as a warning to the political pilots of America. The book is a warning to the American people about the dangers of radicalism and the need to remain vigilant against those who would seek to destroy the principles of liberty and democracy. The author provides a detailed account of the atrocities committed by the French revolutionaries, including the execution of King Louis XVI and the Reign of Terror. The book is written in a passionate and forceful style, with the author using vivid language to describe the horrors of the French Revolution. Overall, The Bloody Buoy is a powerful warning against the dangers of political extremism and a call to defend the principles of democracy and freedom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120730007
• ISBN13: 9781120730008
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"