Wilbur Cortez Abbott Knihy

This book tells the remarkable story of Colonel Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer who attempted to steal the British crown jewels in 1671. Blood's daring heist and subsequent escape made him a celebrity in his own time, and his legend has endured to the present day. The author, Wilbur Cortez Abbot, offers a vivid account of Blood's life and times, drawing on contemporary accounts and historical records to bring this colorful character to life.