Daunt Books

An imaginative portrait of the spectacular transformation of the Fal Estuary - a sparsely-populated stretch of coastline - into one of the busiest harbours in the world. As Marsden charts the maritime revolution that took place in England in the 1560s, he tells tales of piracy and smuggling, imperialism and unprecedented alliances. Particularly fascinating is the story of Joseph Emidy, a freed African slave who made his home in Falmouth and became a highly respected composer.

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