“merchants who financed this expedition viewed it as a reconnaissance mission rather than a trading venture and little cargo was loaded on board the ships. Instead, all available space was converted into living space for the large number of men… — Giles Milton Copy Share Image
“In the Banda Islands, ten pounds of nutmeg cost less than one English penny. In London, that same spice sold for more than £2.10s.… — Giles Milton Copy Share Image
“In the summer of 1914, he had headed to France in the company of his only son, Alistair. They were driving at high speed… — Giles Milton Copy Share Image
“merchants who financed this expedition viewed it as a reconnaissance mission rather than a trading venture and little cargo was loaded on board the… — Giles Milton Copy Share Image
