Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts

Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts
Author: Frank R. Stockton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 374
Release: 1898
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:
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Often humorous, sometimes chilling, always intriguing, these true stories describe the exploits of such notorious maritime marauders as Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, Jean Lafitte, Captain Kidd, and other lesser known but equally cutthroat brigands. Stockton writes of "a grim subject in a spirit both comic and romantic." "The Dictionary of American Biography."

Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts (Classic Reprint)

Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts (Classic Reprint)
Author: Frank R. Stockton
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2015-08-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781451006889
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Excerpt from Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts I would always be as free as a sea-bird. My men would be devoted to me, and my word would be their law. I would decide for myself whether this or that proceeding would be proper, generous, and worthy of my unlimited power; when tired of sailing, I would retire to my island, - the posi tion of which, in a beautiful semi-tropic ocean, would be known only to myself and to my crew, - and there I would pass happy days in the company of my books, my works of art, and all the various treasures I had taken from the mercenary vessels which I had overhauled. Such was my notion of a pirate's life. I would kill nobody; the very sight of my black flag would be sufficient to put an end to all thought of resistance on the part of my Victims, who would no more think of fighting me, than a fat bishop would have thought of lifting his hand against Robin Hood and his merry men; and I truly believe that I expected my conscience to have a great deal more to do in the way of approval of my actions, than it had found necessary in the course of my ordinary school-boy life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Buccaneers of the Caribbean

Buccaneers of the Caribbean
Author: Jon Latimer
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2009-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 0674034031
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During the seventeenth century, sea raiders known as buccaneers controlled the Caribbean. Buccaneers were not pirates but privateers, licensed to attack the Spanish by the governments of England, France, and Holland. Jon Latimer charts the exploits of these men who followed few rules as they forged new empires. Lacking effective naval power, the English, French, and Dutch developed privateering as the means of protecting their young New World colonies. They developed a form of semi-legal private warfare, often carried out regardless of political developments on the other side of the Atlantic, but usually with tacit approval from London, Paris, and Amsterdam. Drawing on letters, diaries, and memoirs of such figures as William Dampier, Sieur Raveneau de Lussan, Alexander Oliver Exquemelin, and Basil Ringrose, Jon Latimer portrays a world of madcap adventurers, daredevil seafarers, and dangerous rogues. Piet Hein of the Dutch West India Company captured, off the coast of Cuba, the Spanish treasure fleet, laden with American silver, and funded the Dutch for eight months in their fight against Spain. The switch from tobacco to sugar transformed the Caribbean, and everyone scrambled for a quick profit in the slave trade. Oliver Cromwell’s ludicrous Western Design—a grand scheme to conquer Central America—fizzled spectacularly, while the surprising prosperity of Jamaica set England solidly on the road to empire. The infamous Henry Morgan conducted a dramatic raid through the tropical jungle of Panama that ended in the burning of Panama City. From the crash of gunfire to the billowing sail on the horizon, Latimer brilliantly evokes the dramatic age of the buccaneers.

The Buccaneers of America

The Buccaneers of America
Author: Alexander O. Exquemelin
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2012-12-27
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0486138690
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Fascinating chronicle of the bands of plundering sea rovers who roamed the Caribbean and coastlines of Central America in the 17th century. Includes exploits of the infamous Henry Morgan and his burning of Panama City.

Pirates!

Pirates!
Author: Jan Rogozinski
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 1996-08-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780306807220
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In more than a thousand entries this encyclopedia—impeccably researched, internationally focused, and extensively cross-referenced—reveals the actual lives and exploits of pirates and the diverse worlds from which they sprang, from the Etruscan and Phoenician marauders off the coast of ancient Greece to the Chinese and Malay pirates of the 1870s. Pirates! encompasses: historical pirates like Madame Cheng I Sao, Captain William Kidd, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Edward "Blackbeard" Teach; fictional buccaneers like Anne Bonny, Captain Blood, and Long John Silver; every important and noteworthy novel, play, poem, ballad, opera, and movie portraying pirates; pirate slang, havens, types of ships, weapons, symbols, practices, and pleasures; a listing of the richest booty ever captured; over a hundred illustrations (with more than a dozen paintings by Howard Pyle); and a comprehensive bibliography.

THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers

THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 7216
Release: 2024-01-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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THE BOOK OF PIRATES brings together an unprecedented collection of over 70 adventure classics, legendary tales, and true historical accounts of the notorious buccaneers that have fascinated readers for centuries. This anthology is a testament to the rich tapestry of literary styles and narratives that define the pirate genre, from swashbuckling adventures on the high seas to intricate studies of pirate lives and the societies they interacted with. The diversity within this collection showcases the evolution of pirate-themed literature, touching upon the works of esteemed authors as well as uncovering hidden gems that provide new perspectives on piracy. The standout pieces within this anthology are not attributed to single authors, emphasizing the collective importance of the works and their shared thematic focus on the allure and danger of pirate life. The contributing authors and editors of THE BOOK OF PIRATES are luminaries from the 19th and early 20th centuries, whose careers span a range of genres but who are united in this collection by their fascination with piracy. Authors such as Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, among others, bring their unique voices to the theme, enriching the anthology with their distinct historical, cultural, and literary perspectives. This confluence of authors aligns with various literary movements of their times, from romanticism to realism, offering readers a comprehensive view of the evolution of pirate literature and its impact on popular culture. THE BOOK OF PIRATES is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the world of maritime adventure and the notorious figures who have navigated its waters, both real and fictional. This anthology offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, narratives, and literary styles, all centered around the captivating theme of piracy. Through its pages, readers are invited to embark on journeys across the seven seas, engage with the multifaceted representations of pirates, and appreciate the breadth of insight and dialogue fostered among the diverse authors' works. It stands as an essential collection for educators, students, and enthusiasts of literary history, providing a comprehensive tour through the lore and legend of pirates.

A Buccaneer's Atlas

A Buccaneer's Atlas
Author: Basil Ringrose
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 1992-01-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780520054103
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On July 29, 1681, a band of English buccaneers that had been terrorizing Spanish possessions on the west coast of the Americas captured a Spanish ship, from which they obtained a derrotero, or book of charts and sailing directions. When they arrived back in England, the Spanish ambassador demanded that the buccaneers be brought to trial. The derrotero was ordered to be brought to King Charles II, who apparently appreciated its great intelligence value. The buccaneers were acquitted, to the chagrin of the king of Spain, who had the English ambassador expelled from the court at Madrid on a seemingly trumped-up charge. The derrotero was subsequently translated, and one of the buccaneers, Basil Ringrose, added a text to the compilation and information to the Spanish charts. The resulting atlas, consisting of 106 pages of charts and 106 pages of text, is published in full for the first time in this volume. Covering the coast from California to Tierra del Fuego, the Galapagos, and Juan Fernandes, Basil Ringrose's south sea waggoner is a rich source of geographical information, with observations on navigational, physical, biological, and cultural features as well as on ethnography, customs, and folklore. After almost exactly three hundred years, this secret atlas is now made available to libraries and individuals. The editors have provided an extensive introduction on historical, geographical, and navigational aspects of the atlas, as well as annotations to the charts and text, and they have plotted the coverage of the charts on modern map bases. On July 29, 1681, a band of English buccaneers that had been terrorizing Spanish possessions on the west coast of the Americas captured a Spanish ship, from which they obtained a derrotero, or book of charts and sailing directions. When they arrived back in England, the Spanish ambassador demanded that the buccaneers be brought to trial. The derrotero was ordered to be brought to King Charles II, who apparently appreciated its great intelligence value. The buccaneers were acquitted, to the chagrin of the king of Spain, who had the English ambassador expelled from the court at Madrid on a seemingly trumped-up charge. The derrotero was subsequently translated, and one of the buccaneers, Basil Ringrose, added a text to the compilation and information to the Spanish charts. The resulting atlas, consisting of 106 pages of charts and 106 pages of text, is published in full for the first time in this volume. Covering the coast from California to Tierra del Fuego, the Galapagos, and Juan Fernandes, Basil Ringrose's south sea waggoner is a rich source of geographical information, with observations on navigational, physical, biological, and cultural features as well as on ethnography, customs, and folklore. After almost exactly three hundred years, this secret atlas is now made available to libraries and individuals. The editors have provided an extensive introduction on historical, geographical, and navigational aspects of the atlas, as well as annotations to the charts and text, and they have plotted the coverage of the charts on modern map bases.