Killigrew and the golden dragon
London : Headline, 2001. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. FLATSIGNED.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 352 pages; Description: 352 p. ; 24 cm. Summary: Kit Killigrew and the crew of HMS Tisiphone capture China's most ruthless pirate, Zhai jing-mu. After handing him over to the authorities, Kit is free to enjoy the pleasures the Hong Kong has to offer. But rising tensions and the pirate's escape from jail means Killigrew must be on his guard. Subjects: Seafaring life - History - 19th century - Fiction. Hong Kong (China) - Fiction. Great Britain - History, Naval - 19th century - Fiction. Item #193503
Price: €35.00