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Nathaniel's Nutmeg

By: Giles Milton
Narrated by: Tim Pigott-Smith
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Summary

 In 1616, an English adventurer, Nathaniel Courthope, stepped ashore on a remote island in the East Indies on a secret mission: to persuade the islanders of Run to grant a monopoly to England over their nutmeg, a fabulously valuable spice in Europe. This infuriated the Dutch, who were determined to control the world's nutmeg supply. For five years, Courthope and his band of 30 men were besieged by a force 100 times greater, and his heroism set in motion the events that led to the founding of the greatest city on earth.

A beautifully told adventure story and a fascinating depiction of exploration in the 17th century, Nathaniel's Nutmeg sheds a remarkable light on history.

©1999 Giles Milton; (P)2003 Hodder and Stoughton Audiobooks Asia Europe Great Britain World England Adventure Imperialism
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"A magnificent piece of popular history." ( Independent on Sunday)
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A Brilliant and Unknown Story in History that shaped today's world as we know it.
Most likely from limited documentation this story is pieced together for our complete benefit to know the hardships ,brutality and quest for the future that has gone before.
This book should also be a school read .
Thoroughly enjoyable 😀

A Brilliant and Unknown Story in History that shaped today's world as we know it.

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I read the paperback version of this a few years ago. It was captivating and a real insight. I couldn’t put the book down. The Audible version is very good but misses many of the real highlights such as The Dutch torture techniques, the trade with native Americans on Manhattan and the seedy goings on in various ports. That aside still enjoyable but buy the paperback

Great book - Audio version misses some of the best bits

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An excellent story of both heroic and dastardly by the English and the Dutch. Remembering forgotten people,who deserve recognition. A darkly funny tale in parts, but also tragic

Good narrative. History.

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If I’d looked that it had been SO massively abridged I wouldn’t have bought it. I’ve read the book and shall do so again.

Shockingly abridged

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This is an abridged version, so leaves out a lot of the details, which makes the book so interesting. Have now bought the hardback instead.

This is an abridged version

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