The Buccaneers of America
Kindle Edition
Start Publishing LLC · Ebook · January 3, 2013
Fascinating chronicle of the bands of plundering sea rovers who roamed the Caribbean and coastlines of Central America in the 17th century.
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- Who it’s for
- A vivid chronicle for readers drawn to Caribbean history without sanding away its cruelties.
- Genres
- Maritime History & Piracy, Caribbean History, 17th-Century History
- Published
- Start Publishing LLC, January 3, 2013
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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. Detailed accounts of shrewd and fearless men, excellent navigators, and blood-thirsty adventurers who frequently committed inhuman acts of cruelty—among them the infamous Henry Morgan.
Rough Seas, Clear Eyes
A vivid chronicle for readers drawn to Caribbean history without sanding away its cruelties.
Come here for
- Seventeenth-century sea rovers and Caribbean history
- A close look at navigators, plunder, and cruelty
Expect
- Detailed accounts of fearless, often brutal adventurers
- A mix of maritime skill and unsettling violence
Where it sits
| Maritime History & Piracy | 98% |
|---|---|
| 17th-Century History | 45% |
| Caribbean History | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Exploration & Discovery
- Authors
- John Esquemeling, Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin
- Publisher
- Start Publishing LLC
- Published
- January 3, 2013
- Format
- Ebook
- Reading lane
- Exploration & Discovery