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“Black Flag, Blue Water” tells a surprising story of vicious rebels, imperial riches, and intrigue on the high seas that is “raucous enough for those with a thirst for adventure” (Peter Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle).
Set against the backdrop of the Age of Discovery, Black Flag, Blue Water reveals the astonishing history of America’s “Golden Age” of piracy – from the late 1600s to the early 1700s – when lawless pirates operated off the coasts of North America and beyond. . Best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin “deftly blends scholarship and drama” (Richard Zacks) to explain how American colonists initially supported these brutal pirates , and showed early unity against the king, and then violent opposition to them. With riveting gangster charm and extreme brutality, Doering portrays the period’s star pirates, including the towering Blackbeard, the ill-fated Captain Kidd, and the sadistic Edward Lowe who took pleasure in torturing his prey. Defying popular misconceptions and cartoonish stereotypes, Black Flag, Blue Water is a “masterpiece history” of seafaring outlaws (Michael Pierce, “Midwest Rewind”) whose raids reflected The precarious nature of colonial life in America. 100 illustrations; 8 pages of color illustrations
From the publisher
Publisher : Liveright (September 17, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 1631496220
ISBN-13 : 978-1631496226
Item Weight : 2.31 lbs
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.3 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book well-written and interesting. They appreciate the historical accuracy, information quality, and writing style. Readers also mention that the pictures give a nice break and the physical book presentation is cleverly composed. Opinions are mixed on the story, with some finding it entertaining and exciting, while others say it’s boring and repetitive.
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