“A Pirate of Exquisite Mind” – Historian Diana Preston discusses the life of Somerset-born William Dampier, the remarkable 17th century buccaneer and naturalist whose travels and writings inspired Defoe and Swift, Cook and Darwin.
by Diana Preston
“A Pirate of Exquisite Mind” – Historian Diana Preston discusses the life of Somerset-born William Dampier, the remarkable 17th century buccaneer and naturalist whose travels and writings inspired Defoe and Swift, Cook and Darwin.
Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.
Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.
