An Uncommon Sailor : A Portrait of Admiral Sir William Penn.
Buckinghamshire: Kensal, 1986. Hardcover. Very Good Condition / Very Good Condition. Item #519050
ISBN: 0946041474
172 pages. This book offers a richly detailed account of the life and legacy of one of 17th-century England's most influential naval figures. As the father of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, Admiral Penn played a pivotal role in shaping English maritime power through his service in the English Civil War and the Anglo-Dutch Wars. The biography highlights his strategic contributions to naval supremacy, his political roles as a Member of Parliament and commissioner of the Navy, and his close association with Samuel Pepys, which provides valuable insights into naval administration. Street also explores the personal and professional challenges Penn faced during a turbulent era, blending historical narrative with character study to portray him as a complex and impactful figure in England's naval history. Original brown cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper marked & sunned at the spine. A nice clean copy. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 0946041474. ISBN/EAN: 9780946041473. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 Varied Books; ISBN: 0946041474 EAN: 9780946041473 Lucie Street An Uncommon Sailor : A Portrait of Admiral Sir William Penn.
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