| #176779 in Books | Osprey Publishing | 1998-10-30 | 1998-10-30 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | .38 x.13 x7.19l,.45 | File type: PDF | 64 pages | ||6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.| Pirates|By K. Murphy|I got this book and read all of it today, and found it to be a fine and enjoyable to read introduction to Piracy, focusing on European and Colonial American piracy between 1660 and 1730. The author does point out in his introduction that pirates always have, and always will exist, simply in different forms with different tactics. The author also discusses|From the Publisher|An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.|A
This book gives an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the 'golden age' of piracy between 1660 and 1730. It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Buccaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed, their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they operated. Whether v...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Pirates 1660–1730 (Elite) | Angus Konstam. I have read it a couple of times and even shared with my family members. Really good. Couldnt put it down.
