Wreckers Smugglers And Pirates: In South Eastern Australian Waters (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Beneath the shimmering surface of South Eastern Australian waters lies a turbulent past of lawlessness, greed, and daring — and Jack Loney's Wreckers Smugglers and Pirates drags it all into the light. This gripping work of maritime history chronicles the shadowy figures who prowled the coastlines of colonial Australia: the cunning smugglers who evaded customs, the ruthless wreckers who lured ships to their doom, and the pirates who terrorised trade routes with impunity. Set against the rugged and unforgiving backdrop of Australia's south-eastern seaboard, the narrative reconstructs a forgotten criminal underworld with meticulous historical detail and vivid storytelling. Loney writes with the authority of a seasoned regional historian, drawing on archival records, maritime logs, and local lore to present a richly textured portrait of frontier lawlessness on the high seas. His prose is accessible yet authoritative, making this an essential read for those captivated by the intersection of Australian colonial history and maritime adventure. Notably, this copy bears the author's own signature — a rare personal touch that makes one wonder what other secrets these waters, and this book, have yet to reveal.
Author: Jack Loney
Format: Paperback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Beneath the shimmering surface of South Eastern Australian waters lies a turbulent past of lawlessness, greed, and daring — and Jack Loney's Wreckers Smugglers and Pirates drags it all into the light. This gripping work of maritime history chronicles the shadowy figures who prowled the coastlines of colonial Australia: the cunning smugglers who evaded customs, the ruthless wreckers who lured ships to their doom, and the pirates who terrorised trade routes with impunity. Set against the rugged and unforgiving backdrop of Australia's south-eastern seaboard, the narrative reconstructs a forgotten criminal underworld with meticulous historical detail and vivid storytelling. Loney writes with the authority of a seasoned regional historian, drawing on archival records, maritime logs, and local lore to present a richly textured portrait of frontier lawlessness on the high seas. His prose is accessible yet authoritative, making this an essential read for those captivated by the intersection of Australian colonial history and maritime adventure. Notably, this copy bears the author's own signature — a rare personal touch that makes one wonder what other secrets these waters, and this book, have yet to reveal.