This compelling biography tells the story of Colonel Thomas Blood, a notorious 17th century thief who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels of England. Despite his criminal activities, Blood was a fascinating figure who managed to evade capture and even won favor with King Charles II. Drawing on historical records and contemporary accounts, author Wilbur Cortez Abbott provides an engaging and informative look at one of history's most notorious criminals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.