Author : Des Ekin
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1788492668
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (884 download)
Book Synopsis Ireland's Pirate Trail by : Des Ekin
Download or read book Ireland's Pirate Trail written by Des Ekin and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bloodthirsty buccaneers and buried treasure, fierce sea battles and cold-blooded murders, Barbary ducats and silver pieces of eight. Des Ekin embarks on a roadtrip around the entire coast of Ireland, in search of our piratical heritage, uncovering an amazing history of swashbuckling bandits, both Irish-born and imported. Ireland's Pirate Trail tells stories of freebooters and pirates from every corner of our coast over a thousand years, including famous pirates like Anne Bonny and William Lamport, who set off to ply their trade in the Caribbean. Ekin also debunks many myths about our most well-known sea warrior, Granuaile, the 'Pirate Queen' of Mayo. Thoroughly researched and beautifully told. Filled with exciting untold stories.