The Pirate King
The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy
What's it about
Ever wonder what it takes to pull off the biggest heist in history and get away with it? Discover the incredible true story of Henry Avery, the 17th-century sailor who became the world’s most wanted man after seizing a treasure worth over $100 million today. You'll learn the audacious strategies Avery used to unite a fleet of pirates, outsmart the world's most powerful empire, and vanish without a trace. Uncover the secrets behind his leadership, the birth of the Golden Age of Piracy, and how one man’s rebellion changed the world forever.
Meet the author
Dr. Sean Kingsley is a world-renowned marine archaeologist who has discovered over 350 shipwrecks and uncovered more than two million artifacts from the depths of the ocean. His career spent exploring lost worlds on the seabed, from the Roman Mediterranean to the Americas, led him to the incredible true story of Henry Avery. Kingsley’s unique expertise in piecing together history from sunken fragments allows him to reveal the real man behind the pirate myth and the true origins of the Golden Age.
What's it about
Ever wonder what it takes to pull off the biggest heist in history and get away with it? Discover the incredible true story of Henry Avery, the 17th-century sailor who became the world’s most wanted man after seizing a treasure worth over $100 million today. You'll learn the audacious strategies Avery used to unite a fleet of pirates, outsmart the world's most powerful empire, and vanish without a trace. Uncover the secrets behind his leadership, the birth of the Golden Age of Piracy, and how one man’s rebellion changed the world forever.
Meet the author
Dr. Sean Kingsley is a world-renowned marine archaeologist who has discovered over 350 shipwrecks and uncovered more than two million artifacts from the depths of the ocean. His career spent exploring lost worlds on the seabed, from the Roman Mediterranean to the Americas, led him to the incredible true story of Henry Avery. Kingsley’s unique expertise in piecing together history from sunken fragments allows him to reveal the real man behind the pirate myth and the true origins of the Golden Age.
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