The Speedwell Voyage - Softcover

The Speedwell Voyage - Softcover   Synopsis:   This tale of real-life adventure on the high seas brings readers back to 1718, when the 22-gun privateer Speedwell set sail under the command of George Shelvocke. With authentic period detail and rich characterizations, Royal Navy veteran Kenneth Poolman recounts mutinies, sea battles, piracy, storms, and shipwrecks, recreating the epic voyage that inspired the classic The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and will thrill readers who love the romance and drama of the sea.dventures of a midshipman in the Royal Navy; his imprisonment in occupied Germany by Napoleon's forces; his daring escape from West Indian pirates; and his ultimate promotion to the officer ranks.       Please Note: These are closeout books.  They might have scuffs and scratches but lets get realistic they are meant to be read!