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Blackbeard

America's Most Notorious Pirate

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Blackbeard

By: Angus Konstam
Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
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Of all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th 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.

©2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC Americas Colonial Period Historical True Crime United States Pirate Scary
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Exhaustively researched and accurate, but uses a flair to tell story. You'll learn about, empathize with, and despize him all at the same time, as well as learning about the era, and the other protagonists of the day. 5/5

epic read.

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