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Book Synopsis: “This is the most authoritative and highly literate account of these pernicious people that I have ever read.”—Patrick O'Brian
“[A] wonderfully entertaining history of pirates and piracy . . . a rip-roaring read . . . fascinating and unexpected.”—Men's Journal
This rollicking account of the golden age of piracy is packed with vivid history and high seas adventure. David Cordingly, an acclaimed expert on pirates, reveals the spellbinding truth behind the legends of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Sir Francis Drake, the fierce female brigands Mary Read and Anne Bonny, and others who rode and robbed upon the world's most dangerous waters. Here, in thrilling detail, are the weapons they used, the ships they sailed, and the ways they fought—and were defeated. Under the Black Flag also charts the paths of fictional pirates such as Captain Hook and Long John Silver. The definitive resource on the subject, this book is as captivating as it is supremely entertaining.
Praise for Under the Black Flag
“[A] lively history . . . If you've ever been seduced by the myth of the cutlass-wielding pirate, consider David Cordingly's Under the Black Flag.”—USA Today, “Best Bets”
Engagingly told . . . a tale of the power of imaginative literature to re-create the past.”—Los Angeles Times
Entirely engaging and informative . . . a witty and spirited book.”—The Washington Post Book World
Plenty of thrills and adventure to satisfy any reader.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure through the high seas? Look no further than "Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates". This captivating book, hailed as the most authoritative account of pirates, will transport you to a world of swashbuckling excitement and danger.
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding truth behind the legends of notorious pirates like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Sir Francis Drake. Discover the untold stories of fierce female brigands Mary Read and Anne Bonny. With vivid detail, you'll witness the weapons they used, the ships they sailed, and the epic battles they fought. This is history at its most thrilling.
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