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by Angus Konstam (Author), Angus McBride (Illustrator) "When we think of pirates, we usually imagine those who operated in the Caribbean and the American eastern seaboard during the decade on each side..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Osprey Publishing; illustrated edition edition (30 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1855327066
  • ISBN-13: 978-1855327061
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.2 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 287,781 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book aims to portray an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the "golden age" of piracy and shows that the life of a pirate was nasty, brutish and short (with one or two notable exceptions). It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Bucaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed, their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they operated, for example, disciplinary procedures and the division of booty. It also catalogues the main characters active during this period: Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, Henry Morgan, Henry "Long Ben" Avery, Stede Bonnet, William Kidd, John "Calico Jack" Rackham and the female duo associated with him, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

About the Author
Angus Konstam is the chief curator at the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Center in Key West, Florida and one of Osprey's most popular authors.He has organised and researched a major pirates exhibition, which opened in 1997 and is currently touring the US. Angus McBride is a world renowned military artist. He has been illustrating for Osprey for over twenty years. Angus's recent books include Campaign 46 Lake Peipus 1242 and Warrior 21 Highland Clansman 1689-1746.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book, 1 Sep 2007
I wanted to know about pirates so I purchased this book. It has a great overview into pirates and captains and their troubles. This book talks about the famous names such as Edward Teach (Blackbeard), William Kidd and many more. This book talks about pirate flags, an introduction in boats and how pirates were delt with once caught. This book shows you the harsh reality of being a pirate and that it is nothing like the what the movies say. I am surely going to buy more Osprey books to increase my knowledge. If you are interested in learning about pirates I suggest you get this book!
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