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Twenty Florida Pirates

Af: Kevin M McCarthy Engelsk Paperback

Twenty Florida Pirates

Af: Kevin M McCarthy Engelsk Paperback
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Blackbeard, Jose Gaspar, Jean Lafitte—the names conjure up a romantic, swashbuckling figure with a black patch over one eye, a cutlass in his teeth, and a brace of pistols tucked into his waistband. Actors such as Errol Flynn did much to create that devil-may-care attitude glamorized on the silver screen, but in fact, real pirates were not so admirable; for the most part they were cruel, greedy, dastardly brigands, many of whom were slave traders or smugglers in addition to being pirates. Still, we continue to be fascinated by their lives and exploits, perhaps because they led such adventurous lives full of bravery, recklessness and daring.

It is certainly more enjoyable— and safer—to read about pirates than to encounter one. This book chronicles the lives and times of 20 notable Florida pirates, from the English privateers of the 1500s to present-day drug smugglers and “yachtjackers." Pirates have always found easy prey in the seas around Florida; not only did the treasure-laden ships on their way back to Europe have to sail close to Florida''s shores to catch the currents east, but the treacherous Florida Reef foundered many a ship, making easy pickings.

Most of what we know about pirates comes from Navy records, newspaper accounts, or eyewitness statements from those whom the pirates spared. This book distills the most interesting facts from many sources into a book that will be enjoyed by anyone interested in a different perspective on Florida''s history.

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Blackbeard, Jose Gaspar, Jean Lafitte—the names conjure up a romantic, swashbuckling figure with a black patch over one eye, a cutlass in his teeth, and a brace of pistols tucked into his waistband. Actors such as Errol Flynn did much to create that devil-may-care attitude glamorized on the silver screen, but in fact, real pirates were not so admirable; for the most part they were cruel, greedy, dastardly brigands, many of whom were slave traders or smugglers in addition to being pirates. Still, we continue to be fascinated by their lives and exploits, perhaps because they led such adventurous lives full of bravery, recklessness and daring.

It is certainly more enjoyable— and safer—to read about pirates than to encounter one. This book chronicles the lives and times of 20 notable Florida pirates, from the English privateers of the 1500s to present-day drug smugglers and “yachtjackers." Pirates have always found easy prey in the seas around Florida; not only did the treasure-laden ships on their way back to Europe have to sail close to Florida''s shores to catch the currents east, but the treacherous Florida Reef foundered many a ship, making easy pickings.

Most of what we know about pirates comes from Navy records, newspaper accounts, or eyewitness statements from those whom the pirates spared. This book distills the most interesting facts from many sources into a book that will be enjoyed by anyone interested in a different perspective on Florida''s history.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 96
ISBN-13: 9781561640508
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1561640506
Kategori: Portrætter
Udg. Dato: 1 okt 1994
Længde: 6mm
Bredde: 217mm
Højde: 279mm
Forlag: Rowman & Littlefield
Oplagsdato: 1 okt 1994
Forfatter(e): Kevin M McCarthy
Forfatter(e) Kevin M McCarthy

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ISBN-13 9781561640508

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 96

Udgave

Længde 6mm

Bredde 217mm

Højde 279mm

Udg. Dato 1 okt 1994

Oplagsdato 1 okt 1994

Forlag Rowman & Littlefield

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