The Last Cruise Of The Oliver Cromwell 1779

By Louis F. Middlebrook

Book Overview

The Last Cruise of the Oliver Cromwell 1779 is a historical non-fiction book written by Louis F. Middlebrook. The book tells the story of the final voyage of the British ship Oliver Cromwell during the American Revolutionary War in 1779. The ship was tasked with transporting troops and supplies to the British army in America, but encountered a series of disasters, including a hurricane and a mutiny, which ultimately led to its sinking off the coast of Bermuda. Middlebrook draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters and journals from crew members, to provide a detailed and vivid account of the ship's journey and the events that led to its demise. The Last Cruise of the Oliver Cromwell 1779 is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in naval history or the American Revolution.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: 1163144541
• ISBN13: 9781163144541
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"