A Pirate of Exquisite Mind
| Author | Diana and Michael Preston |
|---|---|
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | 2004 |
A Pirate of Exquisite Mind: The Life of William Dampier by Diana Preston and Michael Preston is a 2004 biography of William Dampier.
Synopsis
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Wheeler, Sara (2004-04-18). "The Highbrow Hijacker". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-14.