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For two years until his untimely death in 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard wreaked havoc on Atlantic coastal shipping. This narrative, based on a true story, tells a tale of political intrigue, villainy and romance.

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A thorough, exciting examination of 18th-century pirate life,with wonderful details.--Publishers Weekly""Interesting and exciting . . . a thoroughly enjoyable chronicle of an interesting life and interesting era.""--BooklistThe definitive biography of history'smost fearsome and famous pirateOf all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early eighteenth century, none was more ferocious or notorious than Blackbeard. As unforgettable as his savage career was, much of Blackbeard's life has been shrouded in mystery--until now.Drawing on vivid descriptions of Blackbeard's attacks from his rare surviving victims, pirate expert Angus Konstam traces Blackbeard's career from its beginnings to his final defeat in a tremendous sea battle near his base at Ocracoke Island. Presenting dramatic accounts of the pirate's very effective tactics and his reputation for cruelty, Konstam offers a fascinating examination of the life and business of piracy and the lure of this brutal and bloody trade.

Short stories set in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, featuring both real people and legendary figures who were connected with the area.

A 300-year-old mystery from one of the world's most notorious pirates leads to the adventure of a lifetime for two friends - an adventure which could lead to fame and fortune, or to their deaths. Deep within the archives at a museum in Raleigh, NC, Darwin Trickett makes the discovery of a lifetime: the diary of Blackbeard's wife and a folded treasure map tucked in its pages. He asks Lucas Caine for assistance in helping find the location marked on the map which they believe was drawn by Blackbeard. Now, these two friends embark on a journey in search of treasure. They uncover clues leading them to several locations along the Carolina coast while being shadowed by a group of mysterious men. By the time Darwin and Lucas unravel the puzzle, they find themselves fighting for their lives. What happens next will rewrite the history books and change the two men's lives forever.

A thorough, exciting examination of 18th-century pirate life,with wonderful details.--Publishers Weekly""Interesting and exciting . . . a thoroughly enjoyable chronicle of an interesting life and interesting era.""--BooklistThe definitive biography of history'smost fearsome and famous pirateOf all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early eighteenth century, none was more ferocious or notorious than Blackbeard. As unforgettable as his savage career was, much of Blackbeard's life has been shrouded in mystery--until now.Drawing on vivid descriptions of Blackbeard's attacks from his rare surviving victims, pirate expert Angus Konstam traces Blackbeard's career from its beginnings to his final defeat in a tremendous sea battle near his base at Ocracoke Island. Presenting dramatic accounts of the pirate's very effective tactics and his reputation for cruelty, Konstam offers a fascinating examination of the life and business of piracy and the lure of this brutal and bloody trade.

In 1717, the notorious pirate Blackbeard captured a French slaving vessel off the coast of Martinique and made it his flagship, renaming it Queen Anne's Revenge. Over the next six months, the heavily armed ship and its crew captured all manner of riches from merchant ships sailing the Caribbean to the Carolinas. But in June 1718, with British authorities closing in, Blackbeard reportedly ran Queen Anne's Revenge aground just off the coast of what is now North Carolina's Fort Macon State Park. What went down with the ship remained hidden for centuries, as the legend of Blackbeard continued to swell in the public's imagination. When divers finally discovered the wreck in 1996, it was immediately heralded as a major find in both maritime archaeology and the history of piracy in the Atlantic. Now the story of Queen Anne's Revenge and its fearsome captain is revealed in full detail.Having played vital roles in the shipwreck's recovery and interpretation, Mark U. Wilde-Ramsing and Linda F. Carnes-McNaughton vividly reveal in words and images the ship's first use as a French privateer and slave ship, its capture and use by Blackbeard's armada, the circumstances of its sinking, and all that can be known about life as an eighteenth-century pirate based on a wealth of artifacts now raised from the ocean floor.

A collection of tales set in the New Jersey Pine Barrens features stories about the Jersey Devil, Blackbeard the pirate, a traveling medicine show, and Indian Ann, a Lenape princess

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Let's go back three hundred years. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another time and place? To walk in the shoes of those who have gone before us and discover secrets of the past? Well, pull up a chair and get ready. You are about to set sail on an adventure. Feel the wind in your hair as you slip back in time to colonial Bath Town, the first town in what would later be known as North Carolina. The year is 1718 and the notorious pirate, Captain Blackbeard, is lurking nearby. No one knows this year will go down in history, but the tides are changing. Everyone has a story to tell, and Blackbeard is no exception. What skeletons will we unlock? Only time will tell . . .

Over 2 lbs, with over 600 pages of text, tables, analysis, and graphs! Do you know who "Blackbeard the Pirate" was? Probably not! Born into a substantial family in Bristol, the eldest son of Capt. Edward and Elizabeth Thache sailed for Jamaica with his family sometime before 1695. Capt. Edward Thache of St. Jago de la Vega or "Spanish Town" died there at age 47 while his son, Edward "Blackbeard" Thache Jr. joined the Royal Navy and fought in Queen Anne's War aboard HMS Windsor. Thache resembled more a Robber Baron of the early 20th century than a poor downtrodden member of Benjamin Hornigold's "Flying Gang" in the Bahamas - or even his "pupil." Capt. Charles Johnson's "A General History of the Pyrates" is a flawed historical work and much of what we have previously known about Blackbeard is simply not true. This progressive book attempts to rediscover exactly who Blackbeard really was and how he related to his maritime American "Pirate Nation!" Quite a few surprises are in store! Website: http: //baylusbrooks.com

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. Large 4to (220 x 280mm). Pp272. Colour & b/w photographs, photographic end-papers. Tan bonded leather boards, spine & upper board titled in gilt. Slight shelf-wear o/w a fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. One family, a passion for hunting, the bushmen of the Kalahari and the fascinating environments of the Kalahari and Okavango Delta make this book a truly fascinating read. The Blackbeard name was brought to Africa by Francis Blackbeard, a silver and goldsmith from England who came to Africa with his family [in] 1820. In 1879, his son Samuel left to go to the Bechuanaland (now Botswana) as a trader with the Bamangwato people" where the family have stayed ever since. "Dennis Blackbeard was one of Samuel's sons [who became] an accomplished hunter in Serowe. His driving passion was to become a professional hunter running "organized" safaris in Botswana. Between working at his newly built service station, Dennis would outfit and guide South African hunters on hunts in the Kalahari. Both Dennis's sons, Gavin and Ronnie, grew up with their father's love of hunting. Ronnie has his own safari company in Botswana today and some of his hunting stories will make your hair curl. Gavin's son, Luke, grew up amongst the Basari people, the bush people of the Kalahari who learned to track as soon as they could walk. Luke has learned and developed their incredible bush craft and tracking skills and has been described as "a legend in his own time." .

This rollicking tale magically combines an unruly group of youngsters, Blackbeard's ghost, secret tunnels, skeletons, hidden treasure, a very mysterious inheritance, This book is a history lesson of the greatest kind—with the past and the present wonderfully and entertainingly intertwined.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He beganhis career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go ""a-pirating."" Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.

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Over 2 lbs, with over 600 pages of text, tables, analysis, and graphs! Do you know who "Blackbeard the Pirate" was? Probably not! Born into a substantial family in Bristol, the eldest son of Capt. Edward and Elizabeth Thache sailed for Jamaica with his family sometime before 1695. Capt. Edward Thache of St. Jago de la Vega or "Spanish Town" died there at age 47 while his son, Edward "Blackbeard" Thache Jr. joined the Royal Navy and fought in Queen Anne's War aboard HMS Windsor. Thache resembled more a Robber Baron of the early 20th century than a poor downtrodden member of Benjamin Hornigold's "Flying Gang" in the Bahamas - or even his "pupil." Capt. Charles Johnson's "A General History of the Pyrates" is a flawed historical work and much of what we have previously known about Blackbeard is simply not true. This progressive book attempts to rediscover exactly who Blackbeard really was and how he related to his maritime American "Pirate Nation!" Quite a few surprises are in store! Website: http: //baylusbrooks.com

Angie an upcoming country music artist/songwriter grew up in Maryland. She spent her summers on Ocracoke Island listening to tales about Blackbeard's treasures and lost loves. She follows her dreams and moves to Ocracoke Island. A place she has always called The Shores of Forever. She becomes entwined in a mystery and a romance as she begins her new life on the island. She is intrigued by her long-ago ancestors and their lost loves. Her ancestor Evangeline still wanders the shores looking for her lost love. Angie wonders if there is such a thing as soul mates that can pass from one life time to another. Evangeline leads the young songwriter on a search for Blackbeard's treasure by leaving clues as to the whereabouts of Blackbeard's treasure maps.