The Quest for Captain Morgan.
London: Constable, 1983. First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Fine bright unclipped dust jacket. Sir Henry Morgan buccaneering exploits took him to many corners of the Caribbean, particularly parts of Mexico, Cuba, and Panama. Three hundred years after Morgan's reign of terror, British Ambassador to Cuba John Ure decided to retraced Morgan's exploits on both land and sea. He visited Cuba's offshore cays where Morgan assembled his raiding parties. He penetrated the jungles of Tabasco, Mexico to try an discover what route he took. He sailed up the Chagres River in Panama and walked the Las Cruces trail upon which treasure was transported. Rich in historical background as well as literary connections. Item #29249
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