Publisher's Synopsis
The Convict King: Being The Life And Adventures Of Jorgen Jorgenson (1891) is a biographical book that tells the story of Jorgen Jorgenson, a Danish adventurer who became a convict in Australia and later became the self-proclaimed king of Iceland. Written by Jorgen Jorgenson himself, the book details his life from his early days as a sailor to his time as a convict in Australia, where he escaped and became a pirate. He eventually made his way to Iceland, where he declared himself king in 1809. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a man who lived a life of adventure and intrigue, and who was not afraid to take risks to achieve his goals. The Convict King is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australia, Iceland, or the life of an adventurer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
