The Penguin Book of Pirates
What's it about
Think pirates were just swashbuckling adventurers hunting for buried treasure? This collection of historical documents reveals the surprising truth behind the legends. Discover the real-world political turmoil, economic desperation, and social rebellion that drove ordinary people to a life of piracy on the high seas. You'll explore firsthand accounts, trial records, and ballads that paint a vivid picture of the so-called Golden Age of Piracy. Learn how these outlaws created their own democratic societies, challenged empires, and became the terrifying, romanticized figures we know today. This is the real story of pirates, told by them.
Meet the author
Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling novelist and a leading scholar of American history with a Ph.D. from Boston University's American and New England Studies program. Her expertise in maritime history and early American life grew from a deep fascination with the real stories lurking behind popular myths. Howe’s unique ability to blend rigorous historical research with compelling narrative brings the authentic world of pirates to life, revealing the complex society and desperate gambles that defined the Golden Age of Piracy.
What's it about
Think pirates were just swashbuckling adventurers hunting for buried treasure? This collection of historical documents reveals the surprising truth behind the legends. Discover the real-world political turmoil, economic desperation, and social rebellion that drove ordinary people to a life of piracy on the high seas. You'll explore firsthand accounts, trial records, and ballads that paint a vivid picture of the so-called Golden Age of Piracy. Learn how these outlaws created their own democratic societies, challenged empires, and became the terrifying, romanticized figures we know today. This is the real story of pirates, told by them.
Meet the author
Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling novelist and a leading scholar of American history with a Ph.D. from Boston University's American and New England Studies program. Her expertise in maritime history and early American life grew from a deep fascination with the real stories lurking behind popular myths. Howe’s unique ability to blend rigorous historical research with compelling narrative brings the authentic world of pirates to life, revealing the complex society and desperate gambles that defined the Golden Age of Piracy.
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