This book provides an account of piracy in Malayan seas during the 18th and 19th centuries with accounts of the principal characters disrupting trade at the time. Eventually the pirates' ingenuity was no match for the might of British frigates who after a protracted struggle tamed the seas. A 292-page book including 18 picture illustrations and 5 maps. Good Paperback. Reprint.
Weight 0.50 Kg. Postage within Malaysia is free
Condition: There are some light creases on the spine and one or two other bits of cover wear. There is a former owner's smart personal name plate on the half title page. The text block is heavily tanned. The binding is tight, text clear and there is mild tanning throughout.