The Patriot Pirate

by Michael Melzer, Phoebe Herring (Illustrator)

Overview

In the age of Napoléon, André Paul) Bouchard left France behind and fought for the new nations of Spanish America. Rising from humble beginnings, his career as a privateer captain (under the name Hipólito/Hippolyte) left a record of heroism and notoriety from Argentina to colonial California. A temperamental and cosmopolitan mariner, Captain Bouchard embodied the contradictions of his time, as new proclamations of freedom confronted old injustices that were stubborn to change. This new biography is packed with stunning new illustrations, maps, and photos, bringing the Age of Revolution to life.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161335550
Publisher:	Melzer Media
Publication date:	12/18/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

First-time author Michael Melzer has studied history and cinema, alongside years of experience as a freelance video producer. An avid traveler, the Bouchard story cast a spell on him while journeying throughout California and Argentina. Originally hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he is based in Pasadena, Alta California.

Illustrator and concept artist Phoebe Herring is based in Cornwall, UK. She was originally inspired to become an artist by the history and natural beauty of the region. She has drawn on these influences to design worlds and characters for games and film productions, and also teaches at Falmouth University.