Nathaniel's Nutmeg : Or, the True and Incredible Adventures of the Spice Trader Who Changed the Course of History by Giles Milton (2000, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100140292608
ISBN-139780140292602
eBay Product ID (ePID)1670389
Product Key Features
Book TitleNathaniel's Nutmeg : Or, the True and Incredible Adventures of the Spice Trader Who Changed the Course of History
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAsia / Southeast Asia, Adventurers & Explorers, Industries / Agribusiness, Asia / India & South Asia, Modern / 17th Century
Publication Year2000
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, History
AuthorGiles Milton
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight10.6 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-041955
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal338.1/7383
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments List of Illustrations and Maps Prologue 1. Arctic Whirlwinds 2. Wonderfully Unwholesome Climes 3. Music and Dancing Damsels 4. In the Paws of the Lion 5. "Admiral, We Are Betrayed!" 6. A Rebel at Sea 7. The Cannibals' Country 8. The Banner of Saint George 9. Conflict Between Gentlemen 10. Raising the Blood-Flag 11. Trial by Fire and Water 12. Striking a Deal 13. Epilogue Bibliography Index
SynopsisThe tiny island of Run is an insignificant speck in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago--remote, tranquil, and now largely ignored. At the beginning of the seventeenth century, however, Run's harvest of nutmeg turned it into the most lucrative of the Spice Islands, precipitating a fierce and bloody battle between the all-powerful Dutch East India Company and a small band of ragtag British adventurers led by the intrepid Nathaniel Courthope . The outcome of the fighting was one of the most spectacular deals in history: Britain ceded Run to Holland, but in return was given another small island, Manhattan.A brilliant adventure story of unthinkable hardship and savagery, the navigation of uncharted waters, and the exploitation of new worlds, Nathaniel's Nutmeg is a remarkable chapter in the history of the colonial powers.
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- 30 Apr, 2020
Worth a read
I read this book years ago. Had already bought it for myself to reread, it's that interesting, when I decided to purchase another copy for my grandson. We are doing our own bookclub during Covid lockdown. He is 15, having a bit of difficulty with the old English and vocabulary, but we have great discussions.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 May, 2021
High Seas Adventure & World Politics Historical Novel - Recommended!
This is a little known Historical Story of the Spice Trade and World Events related to it. I highly recommend reading the book of a time most of us never knew about.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 May, 2020
Great value and wonderful content
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
