THE PIRATE WIND - TALES OF THE SEA ROBBERS OF MALAYA

AUTHOR - Owen Rutter

PUBLICATION - Hutchinson & Co Ltd

CONDITION - Good condition. Age discolouration and some foxing on page block. Binding tight. Presentation bookplate and previous owner's name. Dustwrapper is browned with bumping and rubbing on top and bottom of spine and corners. Minor tears, small chip on back of spine, age discoloured. Not price clipped.

PRICE - $18

DESCRIPTION - This account of piracy in Malayan seas in the 18th and 19th centuries provides a detailed chronicle of pirate attacks and of victories and defeats in battle, mainly against British frigates. A book full of Far Eastern colour and adventure, and at the same time a contribution to the history of trade and intercourse with the Malayan countries.

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