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The Buccaneers of America by John Esquemeling

The Buccaneers of America

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John Esquemeling, Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin

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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About this book

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 & Piracy98%
17th-Century History45%
Caribbean History37%

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