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“William Bolts, a Dutch Adventurer Under John Company” explores the life and career of William Bolts, an intriguing and controversial figure in the history of the British East India Company during the 18th century. This biography delves into Bolts's complex involvement with the Company, highlighting his entrepreneurial ventures, his conflicts with Company authorities, and his subsequent activities as a merchant and adventurer. Norman Leslie Hallward meticulously reconstructs Bolts's journey, shedding light on his role in the intricate web of trade, politics, and imperial ambitions that characterized the era. The book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals navigating the landscape of early colonial India, and it remains a fascinating case study of ambition, intrigue, and the pursuit of fortune in a rapidly changing world. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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