Pirates: Predators of the Seas

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ISBN 10: 1902886186 / ISBN 13: 9781902886183

Published by -, 2007

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Synopsis:

This book gives an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the 'golden age' of piracy between 1660 and 1730. It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Buccaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed, their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they operated. Whether viewed as villains or victims the Pirates were a major threat to shipping and commerce in the western Atlantic for more than 70 years.

Synopsis: Pirates are back in fashion! Thanks to the antics of fictional Cpt. Jack Sparrow - 'the worst pirate' you've ever seen - swashbuckling fun on the high seas has enjoyed a huge leap in popularity. But as this lavishly illustrated history points out, the term 'swashbuckle' originally had nothing to do with pirates. Many other popular myths are also exploded in a text written by one of the foremost authorities on the subject. In addition to coverage of the 'Golden Age' of the early 18th century, the period that produced most of the buccaneers whose names have gripped the imagination - Blackbeard, Bartholomew Roberts, Kidd - this volume provides fascinating insights into the ancient pirates of the Mediterranean, piracy in the Byzantine era, and tales from the Barbary Coast. Neither are the Indian Ocean nor the South China Sea forgotten, both in history and in the modern era. So sit back and enjoy the exploits of these capricious, sometimes charismatic, and frequently bloodthirsty sea dogs and highwaymen of the oceans.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pirates: Predators of the Seas
Publisher: -
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good