Famous Privateersmen And Adventures of the Sea

1911. Illustrated. Their rovings, cruises, escapades and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure. A volume from Johnston's Famous Leaders Series. The tales are more than merely interesting; they are entrancing, stirring the blood with thrilling force and bringing new zest to the never-ending interest in the dramas of the sea. Some of the characters profiled in this book include: Carlo Zeno, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, George Walker, John Paul Jones, LaFitte, El Capitan and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.