Pirates of the Spanish Main

Pirates of the Spanish Main
Author: Hamilton Cochran
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1961
Genre: History
ISBN:

An account of the Spanish, Dutch, french, British, and American buccaneers who roamed the Spanished Main during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

The Buccaneer's Realm

The Buccaneer's Realm
Author: Benerson Little
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 1612343619

In 1674, it is three years since Henry Morgan’s pirates sacked Panama. England is now at peace with Spain, and soon France, Holland, and Spain will briefly be at peace among themselves. But soon buccaneers and their French counterparts, the filibusters, will seize the opportunity of material gain presented by the far-flung and failing Spanish Empire. And Spain will produce its own notorious pirates, whose depredations against the English and French will become legend. These men of opportunistic calculation and desperate courage live in a wilder, larger, and richer time and place than any other frontier in modern history—the Spanish Main. Unflinchingly, unhesitatingly, unabashedly, they will take to the peaceful seas for riches by force of arms. The world will witness piracy on a grand scale. While Benerson Little’s previous work showed brilliantly how pirates actually plied their trade, The Buccaneer’s Realm focuses on their cultural and physical environments. It describes not merely their deeds but their world—the New World of the Spanish Main and its many peoples, freedoms, dangers, and exploits that are the foundation of the Americas. A detailed and lively description of pirate life, it will especially appeal to readers with an interest in maritime, naval, military, and colonial history, as well as sociologists, anthropologists, and armchair adventurers.

Treasures of the Spanish Main

Treasures of the Spanish Main
Author: John Christopher Fine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1461748844

This is a story about the lust for gold and treasure," Fine writes. In the 1600s and 1700s, Spain dominated the oceans with its fleet of galleons. Coming to the New World, these ships filled their holds with gold and silver and treasures beyond imagining. The seaway between Spain and the New World was dubbed The Golden Highway. On their journeys back across the seas, many were wrecked on reefs or destroyed by hurricanes. The watery depths now hold their treasures. Today, treasure divers seek their fortunes by attempting--sometimes successfully, sometimes fatally--to retrieve these hordes of riches. In Treasures of the Spanish Main, readers relive each voyage of long ago as well as witness the modern wreck diver's efforts to extract their secrets. Included are: The 1622 fleet * The Concepcion * The Maravillas * The Shipwreck off Jupiter Beach * The San Jose * the 1715 Fleet * and the 1733 Fleet The voyages of centuries ago come alive with Fine's excellent historical detail. Readers will experience the wild storms and the results of unfortunate choices made by long-ago sailors. The eccentric treasure hunters of today, along with those of the past, create a mosaic of suspense and drama on the high seas. A must for everyone interested in pirates, treasure, sailing, history, or just plain fun.

Pirate Hunter of the Caribbean

Pirate Hunter of the Caribbean
Author: David Cordingly
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0812980174

From renowned pirate historian David Cordingly, author of Under the Black Flag and film consultant for the original Pirates of the Caribbean, comes the thrilling story of Captain Woodes Rogers, the avenging nemesis of the worst cutthroats ever to terrorize the high seas. Once a marauding privateer himself, Woodes Rogers went from laying siege to laying down the law. During Britain’s war with Spain, Rogers sailed for the crown in sorties against Spanish targets in the Pacific; battled scurvy, hurricanes, and mutinies; captured a treasure galleon; and even rescued the castaway who inspired Robinson Crusoe. Appointed governor of the Bahamas in 1717, the fearless Rogers defended the island colony of King George I against plundering pirates and an attempted Spanish invasion. His resolute example led to the downfall of such notorious pirates as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and the female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. A vividly detailed and action-packed portrait of one of the early eighteenth century’s most colorful characters, Pirate Hunter of the Caribbean serves up history that’s as fascinating and gripping as any seafaring legend.

Terror of the Spanish Main

Terror of the Spanish Main
Author: Albert Marrin
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

An account of the life and times of the English buccaneer, Henry Morgan, from his birth in Wales through his daring exploits in the Spanish Main to his later years in Jamaica.

Under Drake's Flag

Under Drake's Flag
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486116123

DIVAdventure on the high seas as seen through the eyes of young Ned Hearne, who experiences a harsh seafaring life, visits strange lands, and witnesses the destruction of the Spanish Armada. /div

Pirates of the Spanish Main: Treasures Beyond the Horizon

Pirates of the Spanish Main: Treasures Beyond the Horizon
Author: JAMES WERNER
Publisher: Olasunkanmi FAGBEMI
Total Pages: 42
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the golden age of piracy, where the clash of cutlasses and the lure of hidden riches ruled the Caribbean waters, "Pirates of the Spanish Main: Treasures Beyond the Horizon" embarks on a thrilling voyage into the heart of adventure. This gripping historical fiction novel, penned by a master storyteller, invites readers to set sail with a crew of daring buccaneers as they navigate treacherous seas, forge unbreakable bonds, and chase after the most elusive and coveted treasures the world has ever known. Set against the backdrop of the 17th century, the story follows the charismatic and enigmatic Captain Nathaniel "Blackhawk" Steele. Known for his cunning tactics and fearless determination, Captain Steele commands the pirate ship "Crimson Serpent." With a ragtag crew of misfits and a storied past shrouded in mystery, Steele is a legend among pirates, both feared and revered throughout the Caribbean. The novel opens with the breathtaking plundering of a Spanish galleon carrying unimaginable wealth. This daring feat catapults Captain Steele and his crew into a race against rival pirates and the formidable naval forces of European empires, all vying to control the lucrative trade routes and plunder the riches of the New World. As the story unfolds, readers are immersed in a world of swashbuckling action, epic sea battles, and heart-pounding escapades. From the bustling ports of Tortuga to the hidden coves of Nassau, the novel paints a vivid picture of life on the high seas and the complex web of alliances and betrayals that define the pirate lifestyle. Amidst the tumultuous waters and echoing cannons, alliances are formed and tested, friendships are forged, and loyalties are questioned. However, at the heart of "Pirates of the Spanish Main: Treasures Beyond the Horizon" lies more than just tales of adventure and swag. Captain Steele and his crew are driven by deeper motives and personal vendettas, seeking redemption, revenge, and a chance at a new life beyond the horizon. The characters grapple with their pasts, facing choices that could redefine their futures as they navigate the thin line between honor and infamy. Blending meticulously researched historical details with enthralling storytelling, this novel captures the essence of a bygone era where the allure of gold, the thrill of the unknown, and the bonds of camaraderie collided on the high seas. With every page, readers will be swept away on a journey that explores the human spirit's capacity for adventure, resilience, and transformation, making "Pirates of the Spanish Main: Treasures Beyond the Horizon" an unforgettable voyage into the heart of piracy's most captivating tales.

Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean

Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean
Author: Edward Kritzler
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2009-11-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 0767919521

In this lively debut work of history, Edward Kritzler tells the tale of an unlikely group of swashbuckling Jews who ransacked the high seas in the aftermath of the Spanish Inquisition. At the end of the fifteenth century, many Jews had to flee Spain and Portugal. The most adventurous among them took to the seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish fleet while forming alliances with other European powers to ensure the safety of Jews living in hiding. Filled with high-sea adventures–including encounters with Captain Morgan and other legendary pirates–Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean reveals a hidden chapter in Jewish history as well as the cruelty, terror, and greed that flourished during the Age of Discovery.

Mutiny on the Spanish Main

Mutiny on the Spanish Main
Author: Angus Konstam
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472833791

Mutiny on the Spanish Main tells the dramatic story of HMS Hermione, a British frigate which, in 1797, was the site of the bloodiest mutiny in British naval history, which saw the death of her captain and many of her officers. Though her crew handed her over to the Spanish, Hermione was subsequently recaptured in a daring raid on a Caribbean port two years later. Drawing on letters, reports, ship's logs, and memoirs of the period, as well as previously unpublished Spanish sources, Angus Konstam intertwines extensive research with a fast-paced but balanced account of the mutiny and its consequences.