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Book Synopsis The Chronicles of Pirates – The Truth Behind the Legends: Complete History of Piracy & Biographies of the Most Famous Buccaneers (9 Books in One Volume) by : Howard Pyle
Download or read book The Chronicles of Pirates – The Truth Behind the Legends: Complete History of Piracy & Biographies of the Most Famous Buccaneers (9 Books in One Volume) written by Howard Pyle and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-17 with total page 1359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) Book of Pirates: Fiction, Fact & Fancy (Howard Pyle) The Book of Buried Treasure: Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates (Ralph D. Paine) The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers (Charles Ellms) Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean (Currey E. Hamilton) The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate) (John Esquemeling) The Story of the Barbary Corsairs (J. D. Jerrold Kelley and Stanley Lane-Poole) The Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Daniel Defoe)
Book Synopsis The Chronicles of Pirates by : Howard Pyle
Download or read book The Chronicles of Pirates written by Howard Pyle and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 1361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) Book of Pirates: Fiction, Fact & Fancy (Howard Pyle) The Book of Buried Treasure: Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates (Ralph D. Paine) The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers (Charles Ellms) Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean (Currey E. Hamilton) The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate) (John Esquemeling) The Story of the Barbary Corsairs (J. D. Jerrold Kelley and Stanley Lane-Poole) The Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Daniel Defoe)
Book Synopsis The Pirates' Who's Who by : Philip Gosse
Download or read book The Pirates' Who's Who written by Philip Gosse and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you craving for a thrilling journey on the high seas? Immerse yourself in 'The PIrates' Who's Who', a captivating account of the notorious scoundrels that sailed the seas, who left behind a legacy of scandal and infamy. This book will take you on an exciting journey into the lives and ultimate demise of history's most infamous pirates. Get ready for a wild ride!
Book Synopsis History of Piracy in the Caribbean by : Charles Ellms
Download or read book History of Piracy in the Caribbean written by Charles Ellms and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 871 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition present the history of the "Golden Age" of piracy. In this period the entire regions and islands in the Caribbean Sea were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pirates of this era are depicted in the book: Charles Vane, Thomas Barrow (who declared himself "Governor of New Providence"), Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the infamous Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard". Contents: Contents: The King of Pirates: Of Captain Avery, And his Crew Of Captain Martel, And his Crew Of Captain Teach, alias Black-beard Of Major Stede Bonnet, And his Crew Of Captain Edward England, And his Crew Of Captain Charles Vane, And his Crew Of Captain John Rackam, And his Crew The Life of Mary Read, And Anne Bonny Of Captain Howel Davis, And his Crew Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew Of Captain Anstis, And his Crew Of Captain Worley, And his Crew Of Captain George Lowther, And his Crew Of Captain Edward Low, And his Crew Of Captain John Evans, And his Crew Of Captain John Phillips, And his Crew Of Captain Spriggs, And his Crew An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c. An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy Of Captain Misson Of Captain John Bowen Of Captain William Kid Of Captain Tew, And his Crew Of Captain Halsey, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas White, And his Crew Of Captain Condent, And his Crew A Description of Magadoxa Of Captain Bellamy Of Captain William Fly, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas Howard, And his Crew Of Captain Lewis. And his Crew Of Captain Cornelius, And his Crew Of Captain David Williams, And his Crew Of Captain Samuel Burgess, And his Crew Of Captain Nathaniel North, And his Crew The Trial of the Pirates at Providence The Pirate Gow The Life of Lafitte, the Famous Pirate of the Gulf of Mexico The Life of Charles Gibbs History of the Adventures, Capture and Execution of the Spanish Pirates The Bloody Career and Execution of Vincent Benavides a Pirate on the West Coast of South America The West India Pirates The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate)
Download or read book Pirates written by Henry Freeman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PiratesPirates dominate movie box office profits, they are theme park entertainment, and they occupy a place in popular culture that has outlasted the era when they originally ruled the seas. Contemporary audiences who are safe from the pistols and cutlasses of the men who sailed the Caribbean, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans to prey upon ships and claim their cargo may find it hard to reconcile the perceived glamor of Captain Jack Sparrow with the authentic bloodlust and greed of the real pirates who killed without conscience, kidnapped innocent victims for ransom, and ravaged, bribed, and robbed their way into legend. Tragut Rais, Grace O'Malley, William Kidd, Blackbeard and their colleagues were dangerous adventurers who lived at a time when piracy was an economic enterprise which yielded both wealth and a hangman's noose. Inside you will read about...- When Pirates Owned the Seas - The Roots of Piracy - The Original Pirates of the Caribbean - The Pirate Round - Piracy after the Spanish War of Succession - The Pirates of the Barbary Coast - The Modern-Day Pirates Most pirates had a short life before they were captured and executed. A few lucky ones did die of natural causes, but they were rare. Nonetheless, those tales of swashbuckling adventure under the Jolly Roger continue to mesmerize us. Read more about the reality of the Golden Age of Piracy to find out whether or not Hollywood's version can possibly compare with the truth.
Author :Charles River Charles River Editors Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781986128964 Total Pages :116 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (289 download)
Book Synopsis Calico Jack, Anne Bonny and Mary Read by : Charles River Charles River Editors
Download or read book Calico Jack, Anne Bonny and Mary Read written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes historic illustrations depicting Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and important people in their lives. *Includes the profiles of Calico Jack, Anne Bonny and Mary Read from the famous English pirate history "A General History of the Pyrates." *Discusses common legends about the three famous pirates, separating fact from fiction. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "The Day that Rackam was executed, by special Favour, he was admitted to see [Anne Bonny]; but all the Comfort she gave him, was, that she was sorry to see him there, but if he had fought like a Man, he need not have been hang'd like a Dog." - Captain Charles Johnson, A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates One of the most famous pirates of all time, and possibly the most famous woman to ever become one, was Anne Bonny. The Irish-born girl moved with her family to the Bahamas at a young age in the early 18th century, which at that time was a hotbed for piracy by the likes of Blackbeard, but the redhead with a fiery temper would go on to forge her own reputation. After marrying a poor sailor who accepted clemency to give up piracy, Anne began a legendary affair with Calico Jack Rackam and became pregnant with his child, but that did not stop them from plundering the high seas aboard his pirate ship Revenge, at least until they were captured by British authorities. Anne avoided execution by "pleading her belly," getting a temporary stay of execution due to her pregnancy. It is at that point that Anne Bonny drops off the historical record and becomes the stuff of legends. It's unclear whether she was eventually executed or pardoned or even ransomed, and it's unclear what became of her child. Her relationship with Mary Read aboard the Revenge is also the stuff of legends, and people have been filling in the gaps ever since. Among all the pirates of the "Golden Age of Piracy," none were as unique as Mary Read, who was one of just two known women to be tried as a pirate during the Golden Age, alongside her own crewmate (and possible lover) Anne Bonny. Like Anne, Mary Read was an illegitimate child who spent some of her childhood dressed up as and disguised as a little boy through incredibly strange circumstances. But unlike her future shipmate, Mary ultimately took a liking to it, and she continued to disguise her gender to take on roles reserved for men, including in the British army. Though he would accomplish many things in his career that would earn him notoriety among the pirates of his age, the simple truth is that he is remembered mostly for his association with Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two of history's most famous women pirates. In fact, had it not been for his involvement with them, his name might have disappeared from the history books entirely. And fittingly, even his nickname, "Calico," came from the type of fabric he preferred for his shirts, the same fabric typically used for women's everyday clothing. Rackham preferred attractive print fabrics produced for trade with natives in the New World, a flamboyant taste worthy of the common pirate stereotype. Calico Jack to make yet another contribution to pirate history and legend: the "Jolly Roger" pirate flag. Flying the simple yet frightening flag that featured a white skull and crossed swords against a black banner, Calico Jack ensured his targets knew they were in trouble as soon as they could spot the flag. To this day, the flag remains synonymous with piracy. Still, it seems Calico Jack will never escape the shadow of his famous female shipmates, despite the fact he was their captain, and if anything it seems he enjoyed having the fairer sex aboard, in more ways than one. This book chronicles the lives and legends of history's most famous pirate crew, with historic illustrations and contemporary accounts. It also includes a bibliography and Table of Contents.
Book Synopsis The History of the Lost Pirate Kingdom by : Captain Charles Johnson
Download or read book The History of the Lost Pirate Kingdom written by Captain Charles Johnson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 871 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition present the history of the period in which the piracy was at its pick in the Caribbean Sea. The entire regions and islands were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pirates of this era are depicted in the book: Charles Vane, Thomas Barrow (who declared himself "Governor of New Providence"), Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the infamous Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard". Contents: The King of Pirates: Of Captain Avery, And his Crew Of Captain Martel, And his Crew Of Captain Teach, alias Black-beard Of Major Stede Bonnet, And his Crew Of Captain Edward England, And his Crew Of Captain Charles Vane, And his Crew Of Captain John Rackham, And his Crew The Life of Mary Read, And Anne Bonny Of Captain Howel Davis, And his Crew Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew Of Captain Anstis, And his Crew Of Captain Worley, And his Crew Of Captain George Lowther, And his Crew Of Captain Edward Low, And his Crew Of Captain John Evans, And his Crew Of Captain John Phillips, And his Crew Of Captain Spriggs, And his Crew An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c. An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy Of Captain Misson Of Captain John Bowen Of Captain William Kid Of Captain Tew, And his Crew Of Captain Halsey, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas White, And his Crew Of Captain Condent, And his Crew A Description of Magadoxa Of Captain Bellamy Of Captain William Fly, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas Howard, And his Crew Of Captain Lewis. And his Crew Of Captain Cornelius, And his Crew Of Captain David Williams, And his Crew Of Captain Samuel Burgess, And his Crew Of Captain Nathaniel North, And his Crew The Trial of the Pirates at Providence The Pirate Gow The Life of Lafitte, the Famous Pirate of the Gulf of Mexico The Life of Charles Gibbs History of the Adventures, Capture and Execution of the Spanish Pirates The Bloody Career and Execution of Vincent Benavides a Pirate on the West Coast of South America The West India Pirates The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate)
Book Synopsis The Golden Age of Piracy by : Benerson Little
Download or read book The Golden Age of Piracy written by Benerson Little and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, pirates have terrorized the ocean voyager and the coastal inhabitant, plundered ship and shore, and wrought havoc on the lives and livelihoods of rich and poor alike. Around these desperate men has grown a body of myths and legends—fascinating tales that today strongly influence our notions of pirates and piracy. Most of these myths derive from the pirates of the “Golden Age,” from roughly 1655 to 1725. This was the age of the Spanish Main, of Henry Morgan and Blackbeard, of Bartholomew Sharp and Bartholomew Roberts. The history of pirate myth is rich in action, at sea and ashore. However, the truth is far more interesting. In The Golden Age of Piracy, expert pirate historian Benerson Little debunks more than a dozen pirate myths that derive from this era—from the flying of the Jolly Roger to the burying of treasure, from walking the plank to the staging of epic sea battles—and shows that the truth is far more fascinating and disturbing than the romanticized legends. Among Little’s revelations are that pirates of the Golden Age never made their captives walk the plank and that they, instead, were subject to horrendous torture, such as being burned or hung by their arms. Likewise, epic sea battles involving pirates were fairly rare because most prey surrendered immediately. The stories are real and are drawn heavily from primary sources. Complementing them are colorful images of flags, ships, and buccaneers based on eyewitness accounts. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Book Synopsis The Pirates Own Book by : Charles Ellms
Download or read book The Pirates Own Book written by Charles Ellms and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition presents a collection of authentic tales of some of the notorious buccaneers and marauders. It contains biographies, first-hand accounts, diary entries, court documents and many other sources that make up very interesting and informative history of the pirates, covering a broad spectrum from Nordic marauders in Middle Ages, through Arabian plunderers, Barbary swashbucklers and pirates of Indian Ocean, to the most famous Atlantic and Caribbean buccaneers._x000D_ Table of Contents:_x000D_ The Danish and Norman Pirates_x000D_ Adventures and Exploits of Captain Avery_x000D_ The Remarkable History of the Joassamee Pirates of the Persian Gulf_x000D_ The Barbarous Conduct and Romantic Death of the Joassamee Chief, Rahmah-Ben-Jabir_x000D_ The Life of Lafitte, the Famous Pirate of the Gulf of Mexico_x000D_ The Life of Captain Roberts_x000D_ The Life of Charles Gibbs_x000D_ History of the Adventures, Capture and Execution of the Spanish Pirates_x000D_ The Life of Benito De Soto the Pirate of the Morning Star_x000D_ The Adventures of Captain Robert Kidd_x000D_ The Bloody Career and Execution of Vincent Benavides a Pirate on the West Coast of South America_x000D_ The Life of Captain Davis_x000D_ Authentic History of the Malay Pirates of the Indian Ocean_x000D_ The Adventures of Captain Condent_x000D_ The Life of Captain Edward Low_x000D_ Life and Adventures of Captain Edward England_x000D_ Account of the Lynn Pirates_x000D_ History of the Ladrone Pirates_x000D_ The Life of Captain Lewis_x000D_ The Life, Career and Death of Captain Thomas White_x000D_ The Life, Atrocities, and Bloody Death of Black Beard_x000D_ The Exploits, Arrest, and Execution of Captain Charles Vane_x000D_ The West India Pirates_x000D_ The Adventures and Execution of Captain John Rackam_x000D_ The Life and Exploits of Anne Bonney_x000D_ The Adventures and Heroism of Mary Read_x000D_ The Algerine Pirates_x000D_ The Adventures, Trial and Execution of Captain Gow
Book Synopsis How History's Greatest Pirates Pillaged, Plundered, and Got Away With It by : Benerson Little
Download or read book How History's Greatest Pirates Pillaged, Plundered, and Got Away With It written by Benerson Little and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who were the world’s most successful pirates, and why? “Interesting and very readable . . . Little clearly knows his subject well.” —International Journal of Naval History More than just simple retellings of tried-and-true stories of buccaneers on the high seas, this book focuses on pirating tactics of the 1500s through the 1800s to give an in-depth view of how pirates functioned through history. Stories of the thirteen most famous pirates as they raid major ships and pillage coastal villages reveal how the pirates approached such invasions—and how they managed to elude authorities and sometimes whole navies. In addition, vivid firsthand descriptions recreate the excitement, fear, and fury of the most famous raids by these outlaws of the ocean. Delving deep to show piracy’s profound impact on trade, politics, military strategy, culture, and individual lives, the book sifts truth from myth, carefully reconstructs the geopolitical context of each story, and analyzes the tactics that brought the pirates glory, or led to their downfall. Also included are archival images gathered from around the world by the author, a former Navy SEAL and consultant on maritime security.
Book Synopsis The Lost Pirate Republic by : Daniel Defoe
Download or read book The Lost Pirate Republic written by Daniel Defoe and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition present the history of the period in which the piracy was at its pick in the Caribbean Sea. The entire regions and islands were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pirates of this era are depicted in the book: Charles Vane, Thomas Barrow (who declared himself "Governor of New Providence"), Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the infamous Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard"._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ The King of Pirates: Of Captain Avery, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Martel, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Teach, alias Black-beard_x000D_ Of Major Stede Bonnet, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Edward England, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Charles Vane, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain John Rackham, And his Crew_x000D_ The Life of Mary Read, And Anne Bonny_x000D_ Of Captain Howel Davis, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Anstis, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Worley, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain George Lowther, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Edward Low, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain John Evans, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain John Phillips, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Spriggs, And his Crew_x000D_ An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c._x000D_ An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy_x000D_ Of Captain Misson_x000D_ Of Captain John Bowen_x000D_ Of Captain William Kid_x000D_ Of Captain Tew, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Halsey, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Thomas White, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Condent, And his Crew_x000D_ A Description of Magadoxa_x000D_ Of Captain Bellamy_x000D_ Of Captain William Fly, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Thomas Howard, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Lewis. And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Cornelius, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain David Williams, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Samuel Burgess, And his Crew_x000D_ Of Captain Nathaniel North, And his Crew_x000D_ The Trial of the Pirates at Providence_x000D_ The Pirate Gow _x000D_ The Life of Lafitte, the Famous Pirate of the Gulf of Mexico_x000D_ The Life of Charles Gibbs _x000D_ History of the Adventures, Capture and Execution of the Spanish Pirates _x000D_ The Bloody Career and Execution of Vincent Benavides a Pirate on the West Coast of South America _x000D_ The West India Pirates_x000D_ The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate)
Book Synopsis A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates by : Charles Johnson
Download or read book A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates written by Charles Johnson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2009 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the popular first edition (1926) of this well-known book, which has presumably been written by Daniel Defoe (The given name of the author seems to be assumed).
Author :Charles River Charles River Editors Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781986072946 Total Pages :66 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (729 download)
Book Synopsis Legendary Pirates by : Charles River Charles River Editors
Download or read book Legendary Pirates written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes historic illustrations of Calico Jack and important people in his life. *Includes a profile of Calico Jack from the famous English pirate history "A General History of the Pyrates". *Discusses common legends about Calico Jack, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "The Day that Rackam was executed, by special Favour, he was admitted to see [Anne Bonny]; but all the Comfort she gave him, was, that she was sorry to see him there, but if he had fought like a Man, he need not have been hang'd like a Dog." - Captain Charles Johnson, A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates The people who have lived outside the boundaries of normal societies and refused to play by the rules have long fascinated the world, and nowhere is this more evident than the continuing interest in the pirates of centuries past. As the subjects of books, movies, and even theme park rides, people continue to let their imaginations go when it comes to pirates, with buried treasure, parrots, and walking the plank all ingrained in pop culture's perception of them. Charles River Editors' Legendary Pirates series covers the lives, piracy, legends, myths, and legacies of history's most famous pirates. One of the most famous pirates of all time is Calico Jack, and though he would accomplish many things in his career that would earn him notoriety among the pirates of his age, the simple truth is that he is remembered mostly for his association with Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two of history's most famous women pirates. In fact, had it not been for his involvement with them, his name might have disappeared from the history books entirely. And fittingly, even his nickname, "Calico," came from the type of fabric he preferred for his shirts, the same fabric typically used for women's everyday clothing. Rackham preferred attractive print fabrics produced for trade with natives in the New World, a flamboyant taste worthy of the common pirate stereotype. Before Rackham had even met Anne Bonny, who would become his lover, he had managed to make a name for himself as part of Charles Vane's pirate crew, and it was after a mutiny that he became the captain of a pirate ship. This would allow Calico Jack to make yet another contribution to pirate history and legend: the "Jolly Roger" pirate flag. Flying the simple yet frightening flag that featured a white skull and crossed swords against a black banner, Calico Jack ensured his targets knew they were in trouble as soon as they could spot the flag. To this day, the flag remains synonymous with piracy. Still, it seems Calico Jack will never escape the shadow of his famous female shipmates, despite the fact he was their captain, For his part, Jack never seems to have minded the women who stood beside and behind him through most of his short career, and if anything it seems he enjoyed having the fairer sex aboard, in more ways than one. Their most adventurous and notorious year, 1720, would also be Rackham's last, after they were eventually caught by authorities and tried. In one of the Golden Age of Piracy's most famous anecdotes, one of Calico Jack's last wishes was to see Anne Bonny one more time, and she "consoled" him by telling him that if he fought like a man he wouldn't have been hanged like a dog. Legendary Pirates: The Life and Legacy of Calico Jack looks at the mysterious life and legends of the famous pirate, attempting to separate fact from fiction while analyzing his lasting legacy. Along with pictures depicting Calico Jack and important people, places, and events in his life, you will learn about the pirate captain like you never have before, in no time at all.
Book Synopsis Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates: True Stories of the Stirring Adventures, Bravery and Resource of Pirates, Filibusters and Buccaneers by : E. Keble Chatterton
Download or read book Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates: True Stories of the Stirring Adventures, Bravery and Resource of Pirates, Filibusters and Buccaneers written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
Book Synopsis The True Life Stories of the Most Notorious Pirates (Vol. 1&2) by : Captain Charles Johnson
Download or read book The True Life Stories of the Most Notorious Pirates (Vol. 1&2) written by Captain Charles Johnson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This world famous book tells biographies of the greatest pirates who ruled the seas in 18th century. The author, Captain Charles Johnson, was crucially influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates and more importantly he inspired the classics such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan, On Stranger Tides...; and more recently the movie saga Pirates of the Caribbean and the series Black Sails. This history introduced many features which later became common in pirate literature, such as pirates with missing legs or eyes, the notion of pirates burying treasure, and the name of the pirate flag the Jolly Roger. The book covers the lives and incredible exploits of the following pirates and their crew: Captain Avery Captain Martel Captain Teach, alias Blackbeard Major Stede Bonnet Edward England Charles Vane Captain John Rackam Captain John Phillips The Life of Mary Read & Anne Bonny Captain Howel Davis Captain Bartho Roberts Captain Anstis Worley George Lowther Edward Low John Evans Captain Spriggs An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c. The Trial of the Pirates at Providence An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy Captain Misson John Bowen William Kid Captain Tew Halsey Thomas White Captain Condent A Description of Magadoxa Captain Bellamy Captain William Fly Of Capt. Thomas Howard Of Captain Lewis Of Captain Cornelius Of Capt. David Williams Of Capt. Samuel Burgess Of Capt. Nathaniel North Of Captain Teach Of Major Bonnet Of Captain Worley Of Captain Martel Of Captain Vane Of Captain Bowen Captain Charles Johnson is the British author whose real identity remains a mystery but the manner in which he demonstrates a knowledge of the sailor's speech and life, suggests that he could have been an actual sea captain or a professional writer using a pseudonym who was well versed in the sea.
Download or read book Piracy written by Angus Konstam and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we think of pirates we conjure up images of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or even fictional pirates such as Long John Silver, Captain Hook and Captain Jack Sparrow. These historical characters all hailed from one period. Known as "The Golden Age of Piracy", this period only lasted around a quarter of a century - from around 1700 until 1725. However, piracy has been around a lot longer than that. In fact ever since people started venturing onto the sea, others were waiting to waylay them. Pirate expert Angus Konstam sails through the brutal history of piracy, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to the Viking raids on northern Europe through the golden age of piracy and on to the era of privateers who flourished during a period of constant warring on the European continent. He then examines the West's initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast whose confederations had sprung up in the 17th century and whose actions were severely hampering the West by the 19th century. Finally Konstam examines the phenomenon of the modern pirate, preying on modern super tankers. The reality of piracy is that it is a vicious, often deadly business. By separating the realities of piracy from the Hollywood-inspired fiction, and by tracing the development of piracy through the centuries, this book gives a realistic vision of what piracy actually involves. The book includes approximately 100 color and black & white images, eight maps, a glossary of sea terms, notes on sources and a bibliography. Contents Chapter 1: Piracy in the Ancient World; Chapter 2: Medieval Pirates; Chapter 3: The Sea Dogs of the Renaissance; Chapter 4: Mediterranean Corsairs; Chapter 5: The Buccaneers of the Caribbean; Chapter 6: The Golden Age of Piracy; Chapter 7: The Pirate Round; Chapter 8: The Last of the Pirates; Chapter 9 The Chinese Pirates; Chapter 10: Modern Pirates; Chapter 11: Pirates in Fiction; Conclusion
Book Synopsis The Romance of Piracy by : E. Keble Chatterton
Download or read book The Romance of Piracy written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pirates and acts of piracy were not limited to the Caribbean Sea and the 16th and 17th centuries, as we often think, but ranged far across time and place. The author describes the men of adventure who took to pirating in classical times around the Mediterranean Sea, and, later, the Vikings in the North Sea, the Algerian Corsairs, and the English who crisscrossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of (primarily) Spanish gold, as well as the pirates of Borneo and China. Biographical sketches of several well-known pirates are included: Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, Captain Avery, Captain Kidd, and Paul Jones (who would later be best known as John Paul Jones, friend of Benjamin Franklin). In addition to these famous men, the story of one Aaron Smith unfolds as he, an innocent English seaman embarking on a merchant ship in 1821, is taken by pirates and abused by them. Smith turns to piratical actions to save his life, eventually makes his escape, and is charged with piracy by the High Court of Admiralty when he makes landfall in England in 1823; he was acquitted. A broad history of pirates and piracy that is informative and engaging.
