Captain Myles Standish, His Lost Lands And Lancashire Connections

A New Investigation (1920)

von Thomas Cruddas Porteus

132 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Captain Myles Standish, His Lost Lands And Lancashire Connections: A New Investigation is a book written by Thomas Cruddas Porteus in 1920. The book explores the life and connections of Captain Myles Standish, an English military officer who played a significant role in the early colonization of America. The author delves into Standish's background and Lancashire connections, providing new insights into his family history, education, and military career. The book also investigates the lost lands of Standish, which were confiscated during the English Civil War and later sold to the Earl of Derby. Porteus uses a variety of sources, including historical documents and genealogical records, to piece together Standish's life and legacy. The book is a comprehensive study of Standish's life, and it sheds light on his contributions to the early American colonies and his impact on English history. Overall, Captain Myles Standish, His Lost Lands And Lancashire Connections: A New Investigation is a must-read for anyone interested in early American history, English military history, and genealogy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781104077914
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.02.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC