Colonel Thomas Blood - Wilbur Cortez Abbott - Bog

Colonel Thomas Blood: Crownstealer, 1618-1680 (1910) is a biography written by Wilbur Cortez Abbott. The book tells the story of Thomas Blood, a notorious Irish adventurer who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London in 1671. The biography explores Blood's life, from his early years in Ireland to his time as a soldier in the English Civil War and his later exploits as a con artist and thief. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing context for Blood's actions and the events that led up to his attempted theft. Abbott's biography draws on a range of sources, including contemporary accounts and official records, to paint a vivid portrait of this intriguing historical 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.