Philip Gosse

The Pirates' Who's Who

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Produktbeschreibung

Delve into the thrilling world of buccaneers and maritime history with "The Pirates' Who's Who: Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers" by Philip Gosse. This meticulously researched biography presents a fascinating look at the lives and fates of infamous pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy. Explore the detailed accounts of these legendary figures who roamed the sea, leaving their mark on history. Gosse's comprehensive work offers a unique perspective on the history of pirates, providing insight into their motivations, exploits, and ultimate demise. A crucial text for anyone interested in naval history, "The Pirates' Who's Who" remains a vital resource for understanding the realities behind the legends of piracy and the captivating allure of a life at sea. A treasure trove of historical details, this book is perfect for those seeking an authoritative and engaging account of these notorious figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 281g
• ISBN-13: 9781023031097
• ISBN-10: 1023031094
• Artikelnr.: 73933187

Autorenporträt

Philip Henry Gosse FRS (6 April 1810 - 23 August 1888), who was known as Henry by his friends, was an English scientist and promoter of natural science. He was one of the first people to make seawater aquariums better and a tireless pioneer in the study of marine biology. The first public aquarium was set up and stocked by Gosse at the London Zoo in 1853. He also came up with the word "aquarium" and released the first manual, The Aquarium: An Unveiling of the Wonders of the Deep Sea, in 1854. People in early Victorian England became crazy about aquariums because of his work. Gosse also wrote Omphalos, a book that tried to make sense of the geological ages that Charles Lyell believed in and the Bible story of how the world was made. Gosse was written about as an overbearing father with firm religious beliefs in Father and Son (1907), a memoir by his poet and critic son Edmund Gosse. However, it has since been said that "Gosse's testimony concerning his father falls short." Philip Henry Gosse was born in Worcester in 1810. He was the second of Thomas Gosse's four children. Thomas Gosse was a mezzotint printer and traveling miniature portrait painter, and Hannah Gosse was a lady's maid before she got married.