The maritime life of Capt. Thomas Langley (?-1696) / by J.W.M. Stone.

A biography of Captain Thomas Langley, commander of the packet boat service based in Harwich, Essex, which transported mail between The Netherlands and England in the 17th century. Constructed almost entirely from Langley's correspondence, the book focuses on his maritime career and later mayoralty of Harwich. Includes black and white illustrations throughout.