Blackbeard: America's Most Notorious Pirate
"A thorough, exciting examination of 18th-century pirate life, with wonderful details." --Publishers Weekly
"Interesting and exciting . . . a thoroughly enjoyable chronicle of an interesting life and interesting era." --Booklist
The definitive biography of history most fearsome and famous pirate
Of all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early eighteenth 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.
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Book details
- Author
- Angus Konstam
- Imprint
- Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 336
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Biography & Autobiography › Historical
Biography & Autobiography › Criminals & Outlaws - Topics
- piracy · Golden Age of Piracy · 18th century history · pirates · historical biography · criminals & outlaws
- ISBN-13
- 9780470128213 (Paperback)9780471758853 (Hardcover)
About the author
ANGUS KONSTAM is a Scottish writer and historian who has written well over a hundred books on maritime history, naval history, and piracy. His recent books include Sovereigns of the Sea: The Quest to Build the Perfect Renaissance Battleship and Blackbeard: America’s Most Notorious Pirate.
In 2022, Konstam became a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He previously served as curator of weapons at the Royal Armouries in the Tower of London and later as chief curator at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida.
When not writing, Konstam draws on his background as a former Royal Navy officer and maritime archaeologist. That expertise in seafaring history shapes his work across naval and piracy subjects.
Angus lives on the Orkney island of South Ronaldsay, Scotland.