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Nathaniel's Nutmeg

By: Giles Milton
Narrated by: Tim Pigott-Smith
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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
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  • Categories: History

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"A magnificent piece of popular history." (Independent on Sunday)

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The birth of a great company

This is a interesting short history book that leads to the formation of the East India Company. An interesting tale and a good introduction to John Company

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