Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over 50 books, 30 of which are published by Osprey. This acclaimed and_widely published author_has written several books on piracy, including The History of Pirates. His most recent work is a full-length piratical biography: Blackbeard: America's Most_Notorious Pirate.__A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator of Weapons at the Tower of London and as the Chief Curator of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works_as a full-time author and historian, and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. The author lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
"While many miscellanies (trivia books) are primarily a compilation
of lists, Konstam opted to write fascinating articles to whet the
reader's appetite. His intent was to appeal not only to naval
enthusiasts, but anyone with a curiosity about naval history...
What makes Naval Miscellany such a delight to read is I can pick
and choose the titles that most appeal to me or skip around, rather
than reading the book from beginning to end. Although a hardback,
the book is the size of a paperback that contains a chest full of
treasures to scintillate the mind." --Cindy Vallar, Pirates and
Privateers"Offers a sailor's collection of nautical qualities and
facts about the sea, blending yarns about pirates and escapades
with rowdy songs and history to make for a rollicking, fun read.
Any sailor will find this an outstanding presentation, and any
nautical library will also relish the variety of stories and
experiences." --The Midwest Book Review"NO FOC'SLE'S fully
furnished without it. Angus Konstam's appealingly presented sampler
brings together all manner of maritime lore. From the bowline to
the boatswain's pipe; from the Top 10 knots to Nelson's funeral;
minesweeping methods and memorable quotations; anchor design, the
articles of war, acronyms of the US Navy, notable ship's mascots,
figureheads and landlocked navies. Konstam has been around the Horn
a fair few times as a naval historian: immense learning worn
lightly, entertainingly presented, are the keynotes." --The
Scotsman
While many miscellanies (trivia books) are primarily a compilation
of lists, Konstam opted to write fascinating articles to whet the
reader's appetite. His intent was to appeal not only to naval
enthusiasts, but anyone with a curiosity about naval history...
What makes Naval Miscellany such a delight to read is I can pick
and choose the titles that most appeal to me or skip around, rather
than reading the book from beginning to end. Although a hardback,
the book is the size of a paperback that contains a chest full of
treasures to scintillate the mind. "Cindy Vallar, Pirates and
Privateers" Offers a sailor's collection of nautical qualities and
facts about the sea, blending yarns about pirates and escapades
with rowdy songs and history to make for a rollicking, fun read.
Any sailor will find this an outstanding presentation, and any
nautical library will also relish the variety of stories and
experiences. "The Midwest Book Review" NO FOC'SLE'S fully furnished
without it. Angus Konstam's appealingly presented sampler brings
together all manner of maritime lore. From the bowline to the
boatswain's pipe; from the Top 10 knots to Nelson's funeral;
minesweeping methods and memorable quotations; anchor design, the
articles of war, acronyms of the US Navy, notable ship's mascots,
figureheads and landlocked navies. Konstam has been around the Horn
a fair few times as a naval historian: immense learning worn
lightly, entertainingly presented, are the keynotes. "The
Scotsman""
"NO FOC'SLE'S fully furnished without it. Angus Konstam's
appealingly presented sampler brings together all manner of
maritime lore. From the bowline to the boatswain's pipe; from the
Top 10 knots to Nelson's funeral; minesweeping methods and
memorable quotations; anchor design, the articles of war, acronyms
of the US Navy, notable ship's mascots, figureheads and landlocked
navies. Konstam has been around the Horn a fair few times as a
naval historian: immense learning worn lightly, entertainingly
presented, are the keynotes." -"The Scotsman
""While many miscellanies (trivia books) are primarily a
compilation of lists, Konstam opted to write fascinating articles
to whet the reader s appetite. His intent was to appeal not only to
naval enthusiasts, but anyone with a curiosity about naval
history... What makes "Naval Miscellany "such a delight to read is
I can pick and choose the titles that most appeal to me or skip
around, rather than reading the book from beginning to end.
Although a hardback, the book is the size of a paperback that
contains a chest full of treasures to scintillate the mind." -Cindy
Vallar, "Pirates and Privateers
""Offers a sailor's collection of nautical qualities and facts
about the sea, blending yarns about pirates and escapades with
rowdy songs and history to make for a rollicking, fun read. Any
sailor will find this an outstanding presentation, and any nautical
library will also relish the variety of stories and experiences."
-"The Midwest Book Review""
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