Publisher's Synopsis
""Colonel Thomas Blood: Crownstealer, 1618-1680"" is a biography written by Wilbur Cortez Abbott and published in 1910. The book tells the story of Thomas Blood, a notorious Irishman who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels of England in 1671. The author explores Blood's life and career, including his involvement in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and his subsequent exile to the Netherlands. The book also delves into the events leading up to the attempted theft, including Blood's elaborate plan to gain access to the jewels, his capture, and his subsequent trial and punishment. Abbott's biography provides readers with a detailed account of one of the most audacious crimes in English history and sheds light on the life of a fascinating and enigmatic figure.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.
