Brady retells the conquest and colonisation of Panama, Peru and Mexico through the adventurers who led it, quoting Cortez’s own account of meeting Montezuma. A second part gathers other dramatic episodes, among them the wreck of the whaler Essex, the destruction of the Tonquin, the Washita campaign, John Paul Jones and famous duels.
Brisk popular history for readers who like true adventure told with gusto. Download the free EPUB.