Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
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Pirates' truth far more compelling than fiction.
If you've got a soft spot for swashbucklers and sea legends, "Under the Black Flag" will both entertain and enlighten you. David Cordingly doesn't just spin yarns; he delves into the real lives (and the fantastical tales) of history's most notorious pirates. It's a balance of adventure and academia that'll have you looking at every "Arrr!" in a whole new light.
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Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
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ISBN: 9780812977226
Authors:
David Cordingly
Publisher: Random House (NY)
Date of Publication: 2006-05-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
History
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 9775 readers)
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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.
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Pirates' truth far more compelling than fiction.
If you've got a soft spot for swashbucklers and sea legends, "Under the Black Flag" will both entertain and enlighten you. David Cordingly doesn't just spin yarns; he delves into the real lives (and the fantastical tales) of history's most notorious pirates. It's a balance of adventure and academia that'll have you looking at every "Arrr!" in a whole new light.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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