Download or read book The Burn Rose Pirates to Privateers written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Burn Rose Pirates to Privateers written by W. D. Currie and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Wolfe is an only child in pre-revolutionary New Haven. His boyhood is ended abruptly by a spiteful British army officer who does not approve of American patriots like Wolfe's parents. Though his early life is a struggle, Michael obtains a unique education in military strategy and survival. When he is old enough to strike out on his own, his unique skills are immediately recognized by Flora Burn, captain of The Burn Rose Pirates.As the apprentice and protégé of Flora Burn, Michael begins years of training as a future pirate captain. His destiny is fulfilled as Revolution approaches. An agent of the Continental Congress offers his crew privateer status. All the superstitious pirates have to do is locate the corpses of a few ancient spirit shifters. Congress hopes to retrieve the shifters from the afterlife and use them as weapons against King George III.Confronted by defection of the most deadly spirit shifter of all time, an indestructible enemy warship, and really bad family blood, the survival of The Burn Rose Pirates seems doubtful. But expect the unexpected when an Oneida Clan Mother, a spirit healer, decides to intervene between the warring factions.

Download or read book Pirates Privateers and Rebel Raiders of the Carolina Coast written by Lindley S. Butler and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina possesses one of the longest, most treacherous coastlines in the United States, and the waters off its shores have been the scene of some of the most dramatic episodes of piracy and sea warfare in the nation's history. Now, Lindley Butler brings this fascinating aspect of the state's maritime heritage vividly to life. He offers engaging biographical portraits of some of the most famous pirates, privateers, and naval raiders to ply the Carolina waters. Covering 150 years, from the golden age of piracy in the 1700s to the extraordinary transformation of naval warfare ushered in by the Civil War, Butler sketches the lives of eight intriguing characters: the pirate Blackbeard and his contemporary Stede Bonnet; privateer Otway Burns and naval raider Johnston Blakeley; and Confederate raiders James Cooke, John Maffitt, John Taylor Wood, and James Waddell. Penetrating the myths that have surrounded these legendary figures, he uncovers the compelling true stories of their lives and adventures.

Download or read book Rose of the Winds written by K.A. Masterson and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rose of the Winds By: K.A. Masterson Bred to be a lady but raised to best any man. Adalyn Fairleigh of Fairleigh Manor is more than meets the eye. She is also the Pirate Queen, sailing with her loyal crew and her first love and first mate Logan. When she captures the attention of Lord Nathaniel Blackstone of Montagor, he is sorely underprepared for her wit, bravery, and passion. But only one man can ever tame her carefree and wild heart. Rose of the Winds is a wild adventure on the open seas, one filled with betrayal, swashbuckling, and romance.

Download or read book St Augustine Pirates and Privateers written by Theodore Corbett and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrenched on Florida's Atlantic Coast since the sixteenth century, the Spanish presidio of St. Augustine was a prime target for piracy. For the colonial governors of Great Britain, France and Spain, privateering--and its rogue form, piracy--was a type of warfare used to enhance the limited resources of their colonies. While the citizens of St. Augustine were victims of this guerrilla war, they also struck back at their enemies using privateers such as Francisco Menendez, whose attacks on British ships strengthened his reputation and sustained the city. Historian Theodore Corbett recounts this dark and turbulent history, from the first sacking of the city by Francis Drake, through the pirate raids of the 1680s to the height of St. Augustine's privateering in the eighteenth century.

Download or read book Pirate Hunting written by Benerson Little and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years pirates, privateers, and seafaring raiders have terrorized the ocean voyager and coastal inhabitant, plundering ship and shore with impunity. From the victim's point of view, these attackers were not the rebellious, romantic rulers of Neptune's realm, but savage beasts to be eradicated, and those who went to sea to stop them were heroes. Engaging and meticulously detailed, Pirate Hunting chronicles the fight against these plunderers from ancient times to the present and illustrates the array of tactics and strategies that individuals and governments have employed to secure the seas. Benerson Little lends further dimension to this unending battle by including the history of piracy and privateering, ranging from the Mycenaean rovers to the modern pirates of Somalia. He also introduces associated naval warfare; maritime commerce and transportation; the development of speed under oar, sail, and steam; and the evolution of weaponry. More than just a vivid account of the war that seafarers and pirates have waged, Pirate Hunting is invaluable reading in a world where acts of piracy are once more a significant threat to maritime commerce and voyagers. It will appeal to readers interested in the history of piracy, anti-piracy operations, and maritime, naval, and military history worldwide.

Download or read book Privateer written by Tim Severin and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Privateer by Tim Severin is the fourth swashbuckling adventure in the Pirate series. Hector Lynch and his companions are in the Caribbean, diving to plunder a wreck on the notorious Vipers reef, when they are spotted by a passing Spanish ship. To prevent news of their activities getting out, they cripple the Spanish vessel by burning her sails - an act of piracy - and then head for their base in Tortuga. There Hector's wife Maria awaits, for she and Hector are planning a better life for themselves - this time on the right side of the law. But a chance encounter at sea means that Hector and his comrades run afoul of Laurens de Graff - renowned swashbuckling mercenary captain - now in command of a royal French frigate. Slipping from de Graff's clutches, Hector and his friends are cast away on the tiny desert island, Salt Tortuga. Hector tries desperately to make his way back to Maria, meanwhile she has decided to undertake the hazardous journey to find him. Hector's adventures and Maria's tenacity lead them towards Port Royal in Jamaica - known as the wickedest city on earth. And Hector, accused of piracy, once more enters a world he had sworn to leave behind.

Download or read book The Privateer written by Gordon Daviot and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Privateer" presents a thrilling historical novel about a Welsh pirate, Henry Morgan, who wins several battles against the Spaniards in the Caribbean, eventually becoming Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica. The story starts when Henry, who was sold into slavery in Barbados, is given his freedom. He instantly joined fortunes with a group of men to plan their capture of a Spanish ship. From there on, he starts his daring, dangerous, and successful career. Josephine Tey wrote this novel under her pseudonym, Gordon Daviot. This was last book, a romantic novel based on the life of the privateer Henry Morgan.

Download or read book Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates' by E. Keble Chatterton, readers are taken on an adventurous journey through the golden age of piracy. Through engaging and vivid storytelling, Chatterton recounts thrilling accounts of notorious pirates and their daring exploits on the high seas. The book is rich in historical detail and offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these infamous figures, making it a valuable resource for those interested in maritime history and piracy literature. Chatterton's writing is both informative and entertaining, capturing the spirit of the era with enthusiasm and flair. E. Keble Chatterton, a prolific author and maritime historian, was known for his expertise in naval and pirate history. His passion for the subject is evident in 'Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates,' as he delves into the lives of some of the most legendary buccaneers of all time. Chatterton's research is meticulous, providing readers with a comprehensive and insightful look at the world of piracy. I highly recommend 'Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates' to anyone interested in maritime adventure, history, or tales of daring escapades on the high seas. Chatterton's masterful storytelling and deep knowledge of the subject make this book a captivating read for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Download or read book Pirates and Piracy written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVFrom the Norsemen and the pirates of the Levant and the China Seas, to Edward Teach (Blackbeard), Captain Kidd, and Henry Morgan, these stories of men who took to pirating range far across time and place. /div

Download or read book The Romance of Piracy written by Edward Keble Chatterton and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Great Pirate Stories written by Joseph Lewis French and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Book of Pirates written by Jamaica Rose and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.

Download or read book The Mammoth Book of Pirates written by Jon E. Lewis and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rollicking tour of the history of the high seas with Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, 'Calico Jack' Rackham, Anne Bonney and other figures of maritime legend. Includes Francis 'The Scourge of Spain' Drake's audacious night-time treasure raid on Nombre de Dios; Alexander Exquemelin's fly-on-the-wall account of the 'wicked order of pirates, or robbers of the sea'; the journal of William Dampier, found stashed in a hollow bamboo tube, and much more. Witness skulduggery and malice, terror and excitement -- a colourful and always entertaining collection.

Download or read book Pirates and Privateers of the Americas written by David Marley and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1994-06-30 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book profiles the lives and times of the most colorful characters from the buccaneer days of the mid-seventeenth to early eighteenth centuries.

Download or read book Pirate Princes and Yankee Jacks written by Daniel Henderson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pirate Princes and Yankee Jacks" by Daniel Henderson. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book Pirate Hunters written by Robert Kurson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE • A thrilling adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of Shadow Divers Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the Golden Fleece, the ship of the infamous pirate Joseph Bannister. At large during the Golden Age of Piracy in the seventeenth century, Bannister should have been immortalized in the lore of the sea—his exploits more notorious than Blackbeard’s, more daring than Kidd’s. But his story, and his ship, have been lost to time. If Chatterton and Mattera succeed, they will make history—it will be just the second time ever that a pirate ship has been discovered and positively identified. Soon, however, they realize that cutting-edge technology and a willingness to lose everything aren’t enough to track down Bannister’s ship. They must travel the globe in search of historic documents and accounts of the great pirate’s exploits, face down dangerous rivals, battle the tides of nations and governments and experts. But it’s only when they learn to think and act like pirates—like Bannister—that they become able to go where no pirate hunters have gone before. Fast-paced and filled with suspense, fascinating characters, history, and adventure, Pirate Hunters is an unputdownable story that goes deep to discover truths and souls long believed lost. Praise for Pirate Hunters “You won’t want to put [it] down.”—Los Angeles Times “An exceptional adventure . . . Highly recommended to readers who delight in adventure, suspense, and the thrill of discovering history at their fingertips.”—Library Journal (starred review) “A terrific read . . . The book gallops along at a blistering pace, shifting us deftly between the seventeenth century and the present day.”—Diver “Nonfiction with the trademarks of a novel: the plots and subplots, the tension and suspense . . . [Kurson has] found gold.”—The Dallas Morning News “Rollicking . . . a fascinating [story] about the world of pirates, piracy, and priceless treasures.”—The Boston Globe “[Kurson’s] narration is just as engrossing as the subject.”—The Christian Science Monitor “A wild ride [and an] extraordinary adventure . . . Kurson’s own enthusiasm, combined with his copious research and an eye for detail, makes for one of the most mind-blowing pirate stories of recent memory, one that even the staunchest landlubber will have a hard time putting down.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “The two contemporary pirate-ship seekers of Mr. Kurson’s narrative are as daring, intrepid, tough and talented as Blood and Sparrow—and Bannister. . . . As depicted by the author, they are real-life Hemingway heroes.”—The Wall Street Journal “[Kurson] takes his knowledge of the underwater world and applies it to the ‘Golden Age of Piracy’ . . . thrillingly detailing the highs and lows of chasing not just gold and silver but also history.”—Booklist “A great thriller full of tough guys and long odds . . . and: It’s all true.”—Lee Child