Synopsis
The Buccaneers of America offers a gripping look at privateers and pirates who sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific in pursuit of fortune.
This edition draws on an early account of long voyages, harsh weather, and the hard choices sailors face at sea. It follows men who weigh danger, danger, and the lure of wealth as they move between coasts, islands, and ports.
- Journey from Coquimbo toward the Island of Juan Fernandez, with careful notes on winds, currents, and navigation.
- Observations of islands, weather, and the challenges of provisioning and staying afloat.
- Moments of conflict and release, and the toll of mutiny, captivity, and survival at sea.
- The day-to-day realities of life aboard ship, including almanac-style bearings, latitudes, and the rhythm of a buccaneering voyage.
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