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The Buccaneers Of America (1911)

The Buccaneers Of America (1911)

Esquemeling, John

Hardcover

Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesVietnam War

ISBN10: 1161915885
ISBN13: 9781161915884
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 568
Weight: 2.63
Height: 1.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Buccaneers Of America is a book written by John Esquemeling and originally published in 1678. The book is a first-hand account of the adventures of pirates and buccaneers in the Caribbean during the 17th century. Esquemeling himself was a Dutch sailor who joined the buccaneers in the Caribbean and became a surgeon for the infamous pirate Henry Morgan. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of piracy in the Caribbean, including the origins of the buccaneers and their methods of attack. The second part describes the exploits of various famous pirates, including Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, and William Kidd. The third part provides a detailed account of the capture and sacking of the city of Panama by Morgan and his men in 1671.Esquemeling's writing is vivid and detailed, and he provides a unique insight into the daily lives and motivations of the pirates. He describes their battles, their tactics, and their relationships with each other and with the local inhabitants of the Caribbean islands. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the stories to life.Overall, The Buccaneers Of America is a fascinating and entertaining read that provides a valuable historical perspective on the world of piracy in the Caribbean. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of pirates and buccaneers.A True Account Of The Most Remarkable Assaults Committed Of Late Years Upon The Coasts Of The West Indies By The Buccaneers Of Jamaica And Tortuga, Both English And French.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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