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THE "NIGHTINGALE" SCANDAL

by Stanley Thomas

Illustrated by John Dyke

Published by Gazette Printing Service. 1st. 1959

Very good condition. Lundy & North Devon in the 18th century. An account of the career of a merchant of the 18th century; a man no better and, perhaps, no worse than his contemporaries, who traded from a small port in Devonshire, but whose name became known throughout the land, Thomas Benson. Pictorial cardwrap booklet with staple binding. A few b/w drawings. 75 pages.

Edges lightly rubbed, spine lightly faded to rear. Staples are rusting with some bleeding but still firm. Tiny foxspots to text block.

Stock no. 1829390

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1. The Merchant Adventurer
  • 2. The Member for Barnstaple
  • 3. The Crew of the Nightingale
  • 4. The Voyage of the Nightingale
  • 5. Bather talks to Benson's Rival
  • 6. The Arrest of Captain Lancey
  • 7. In Gaol
  • 8. Flight
  • 9. The trial at the Old Bailey
  • 10. Exile
  • Bibliography

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