This book aims to portray 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 and shows that the life of a pirate was nasty, brutish and short (with one or two notable exceptions). It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Bucaneer) 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 ...
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This book aims to portray 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 and shows that the life of a pirate was nasty, brutish and short (with one or two notable exceptions). It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Bucaneer) 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, for example, disciplinary procedures and the division of booty. It also catalogues the main characters active during this period: Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, Henry Morgan, Henry "Long Ben" Avery, Stede Bonnet, William Kidd, John "Calico Jack" Rackham and the female duo associated with him, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
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Angus McBride. Near Fine. Paper Back. 8vo-Over 7 3/4"-9 3/4 " Tall. Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers edge and corner worn, otherwise in near perfect condition. 64p.
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Very good. Paperback copy, very well kept condition, spine/binding are solid, unmarked text, minimal overall wear. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer!
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Very Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. 1855327066. PON possible on first page. All our Osprey books are crisp clean and tight. They may have yellowing or sunning on the spines which is typical of this series. Cover art may vary from our copy to that shown on a site like Amazon-unless the rewrite is a whole new book with a different series number, THE CONTENTS IS THE SAME. Old retail price stickers on front cover may be present. Books in our inventory may show light rubbing to finish or light shelf and edge wear (We are an open shop).; 9.61 X 7.01 X 0.24 inches.
