Captain William Kidd (Classic Reprint): And Others of the Pirates or Buccaneers Who Ravaged the Seas, the Islands, and the Continents of America Two Hundred Years Ago - Couverture souple

Abbott, John S. C.

9781332109395: Captain William Kidd (Classic Reprint): And Others of the Pirates or Buccaneers Who Ravaged the Seas, the Islands, and the Continents of America Two Hundred Years Ago

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ISBN 10 : 133210939X ISBN 13 : 9781332109395

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Captain Kidd and Other Buccaneers: A Dramatic History of the Golden Age of Pirates
This immersive history recounts the rise of the buccaneers, charting their daring exploits across the seas, islands, and American shores two hundred years ago. It blends vivid narratives with historical context to reveal the legends, motives, and risks of life aboard pirate crews.

This edition explores the colorful figures of the era—from Kidd’s infamous career to the daring adventures of other notorious captains—and examines how nations responded to this peril on the high seas. It presents early legends, real events, and the harsh realities of life among pirates, without losing sight of the human stories at the center of the tales.

Detailed portraits of famous pirates and their captains, including their ambitions and methods.

Accounts of pirate raids, ship battles, and the harsh conditions that shaped their world.

Context on the political tensions between maritime powers and the pirates’ impact on trade.

Evidence of how these stories formed into enduring legends and cultural memory.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical narratives of adventure, maritime history, and the myths surrounding the “golden age” of piracy.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 133210939X
ISBN 13: 9781332109395
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 375
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Captain William Kidd (Classic Reprint)

John S. C. Abbott

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 133210939X ISBN 13 : 9781332109395

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a thrilling and extensively researched historical account of the infamous pirate Captain Kidd. The author sets the story against the backdrop of the pirate problem in the American colonies, painting a vivid picture of the frustrations and difficulties the English faced when trying to combat the pirate scourge. The author also delves deeply into the character of Kidd himself, exploring what drove this charismatic and seemingly respectable merchant to turn to a life of piracy. The book explores the moral decay that can occur in environments such as Madagascar, where Kidd and his crew reveled in excess, eventually becoming as cruel as the pirates they had supposedly been sent to defeat. Exploring universal themes of power and greed, this meticulously researched study of one of history's most infamous pirates is a captivating morality tale about the consequences of letting one's ambition corrupt their soul. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332109395_0

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