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The Fortune Hunters by Frank Clune (Hardcover, 1957)
By Frank Clune
1957 • Hardcover • Angus and Robertson
Description
Title: The Fortune Hunters
Author/Publisher: Frank Clune, Angus and Robertson
Publication Year: 1957
Format: Hardcover, Illustrated, with Dust Jacket
Synopsys: "The Fortune Hunters" by Frank Clune presents a thrilling narrative of adventurers who influenced the world with their courage, appetite for danger, and insatiable desire for wealth. The book explores the lives of numerous fortune hunters, from pirates to explorers and prospectors, across various historical timelines and geographical landscapes- their quests resulting in either groundbreaking discoveries or tragic calamities. Filled with harrowing exploits, exotic locales, and tales of unimaginable wealth, the book delves into human ambition, cunning, and tenacity in the pursuit of fortune. It's not merely a catalog of adventurous tales but an enriching journey into the depths of human courage and greed.
Synopsis
Frank Clune's 1957 work, 'The Fortune Hunters', presents a compelling non-fiction exploration of individuals throughout history driven by an insatiable desire for wealth and adventure. This engaging volume delves into the lives of audacious figures whose daring quests influenced the world, showcasing their courage and appetite for danger.
The book chronicles the diverse paths taken by these fortune hunters, from intrepid explorers and ambitious prospectors to notorious pirates, charting their journeys across various historical timelines and geographical landscapes as they pursued their ultimate goals.
- Lives of Global Adventurers: Clune meticulously recounts the histories of figures whose pursuit of fortune led them across vast distances, from the high seas to unexplored continents.
- Quests for Riches: Discover the ambitious endeavours of those who risked everything for wealth, detailing their perilous journeys, the challenges they faced, and the legacies they left behind.
This vintage hardcover, featuring a dust jacket and illustrations, offers a compelling journey through tales of ambition and discovery. Frank Clune's signature storytelling brings these historical figures to life, making this 1957 edition a fascinating acquisition for those interested in non-fiction adventure and the enduring human quest for fortune.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
| Year | 1957 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Signed | No |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Dust Jacket, Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | Yes |
| Book Title | The Fortune Hunters |
| Personalised | Yes |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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