""Colonel Thomas Blood: Crownstealer, 1618-1680"" is a biography written by Wilbur Cortez Abbott and published in 1910. The book tells the story of Thomas Blood, a notorious Irishman who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels of England from the Tower of London in 1671. The book provides a detailed account of Blood's life, including his early years in Ireland, his time as a soldier in the English Civil War, and his various schemes and plots throughout his life. The author also explores the political and social context of Blood's time, including the tensions between England and Ireland, and the role of the monarchy and the Tower of London in English society. The book draws on a variety of primary sources, including contemporary accounts and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of history's most audacious criminals.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.