A Pirate of Exquisite Mind

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A Pirate of Exquisite Mind
Author Diana and Michael Preston
GenreNon-fiction
Published2004

A Pirate of Exquisite Mind: The Life of William Dampier by Diana Preston and Michael Preston is a 2004 biography of William Dampier.

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Synopsis

William Dampier was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times, the first Englishman to explore Australia, a pirate, and a famous scientist.

Reception

The book received positive reviews from critics. [1] A review from Publishers Weekly called it "exhaustive" and wrote that "Dampier's scientific and historical legacy holds up better than his swashbuckling escapades, which, though exciting, hold slightly less novelty." [2] In The New York Times, a review wrote "It is extraordinary to read, in Diana and Michael Preston's carefully researched book, of a swashbuckling English pirate who was primarily motivated by a thirst for knowledge." [3]

References

  1. ↑ Doody, Heather (2004-12-01). "Book Review: A Pirate of Exquisite Mind. Explorer, Naturalist, and Buccaneer: The Life of William Dampier". International Journal of Maritime History. 16 (2): 413–414. doi:10.1177/084387140401600280. ISSN   0843-8714.
  2. ↑ "A PIRATE OF EXQUISITE MIND: The Life of William Dampier: Explorer, Naturalist, and Buccaneer by Diana Preston, Michael Preston". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  3. ↑ Wheeler, Sara (2004-04-18). "The Highbrow Hijacker". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-05-14.
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