Two Original Journals Of Sir Richard Granville (1724)

By Richard Granville

Book Overview

""Two Original Journals of Sir Richard Granville"" is a historical book written by Sir Richard Granville himself in 1724. The book contains two journals that chronicle his adventures and experiences as a British naval officer and privateer during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The first journal covers Granville's time as a young officer in the Royal Navy, including his participation in the Spanish Armada campaign of 1588. The second journal details his later career as a privateer, when he was given permission by Queen Elizabeth I to raid Spanish ships and settlements in the Caribbean. Throughout the book, Granville provides vivid descriptions of his encounters with Spanish ships and soldiers, as well as his interactions with the indigenous people of the Caribbean. He also includes details about the tactics and strategies he used in battle, as well as the challenges he faced as a privateer, such as maintaining the loyalty of his crew and avoiding capture by the Spanish navy. ""Two Original Journals of Sir Richard Granville"" provides readers with a firsthand account of the life of a naval officer and privateer during a pivotal period in British history. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of naval warfare and piracy.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: 1165757796
• ISBN13: 9781165757794
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"