Ghost Colonies
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Author: Ed Wright
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
Ghost Colonies brings to light the fascinating but rarely told stories of history's lost colonies. Unlike many of the colonial 'success stories' from lands like America, Australia, Canada and South Africa, the ghost colonies were promised lands that failed entirely to live up to their promise. They failed through ignorance, naivety, disease, internal fighting, attacks by native peoples or by opposing powers - or simply because they were political pawns, callously abandoned by their imperial masters. This compelling mix of adventure, mystery, tragedy, exploration and discovery reveals a fascinating but largely forgotten area of history.
Author: Ed Wright
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
Ghost Colonies brings to light the fascinating but rarely told stories of history's lost colonies. Unlike many of the colonial 'success stories' from lands like America, Australia, Canada and South Africa, the ghost colonies were promised lands that failed entirely to live up to their promise. They failed through ignorance, naivety, disease, internal fighting, attacks by native peoples or by opposing powers - or simply because they were political pawns, callously abandoned by their imperial masters. This compelling mix of adventure, mystery, tragedy, exploration and discovery reveals a fascinating but largely forgotten area of history.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Ed Wright
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
Ghost Colonies brings to light the fascinating but rarely told stories of history's lost colonies. Unlike many of the colonial 'success stories' from lands like America, Australia, Canada and South Africa, the ghost colonies were promised lands that failed entirely to live up to their promise. They failed through ignorance, naivety, disease, internal fighting, attacks by native peoples or by opposing powers - or simply because they were political pawns, callously abandoned by their imperial masters. This compelling mix of adventure, mystery, tragedy, exploration and discovery reveals a fascinating but largely forgotten area of history.
Author: Ed Wright
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
Ghost Colonies brings to light the fascinating but rarely told stories of history's lost colonies. Unlike many of the colonial 'success stories' from lands like America, Australia, Canada and South Africa, the ghost colonies were promised lands that failed entirely to live up to their promise. They failed through ignorance, naivety, disease, internal fighting, attacks by native peoples or by opposing powers - or simply because they were political pawns, callously abandoned by their imperial masters. This compelling mix of adventure, mystery, tragedy, exploration and discovery reveals a fascinating but largely forgotten area of history.
Ghost Colonies
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