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- Being An Account Of The Famous Adventures And Daring Deeds Of Certain Notorious Freebooters Of The Spanish Main (1891)

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""The Buccaneers and Marooners of America"" is a historical account of the infamous freebooters who roamed the Spanish Main during the 17th and 18th centuries. Written by Howard Pyle and published in 1891, the book chronicles the daring exploits of notorious pirates such as Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, and Anne Bonny. Pyle's vivid descriptions transport readers to a time when piracy was a way of life, and the seas were ruled by ruthless buccaneers who plundered ships and terrorized coastal towns. The book also delves into the social and political climate of the era, exploring the motivations behind piracy and the ways in which it impacted the economies of the Caribbean and beyond. With its thrilling tales of adventure and intrigue, ""The Buccaneers and Marooners of America"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of piracy and the golden age of sail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164942047
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 436
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x23 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 581 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 9. december 2024
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""The Buccaneers and Marooners of America"" is a historical account of the infamous freebooters who roamed the Spanish Main during the 17th and 18th centuries. Written by Howard Pyle and published in 1891, the book chronicles the daring exploits of notorious pirates such as Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, and Anne Bonny. Pyle's vivid descriptions transport readers to a time when piracy was a way of life, and the seas were ruled by ruthless buccaneers who plundered ships and terrorized coastal towns. The book also delves into the social and political climate of the era, exploring the motivations behind piracy and the ways in which it impacted the economies of the Caribbean and beyond. With its thrilling tales of adventure and intrigue, ""The Buccaneers and Marooners of America"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of piracy and the golden age of sail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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