Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
By David Cordingly
Read by Don Hagen
Unabridged
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$46.99
ISBN: 9798200638420
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ISBN: 9798200638437
| Runtime: | 10.52 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
For this rousing, revisionist history, the former head of exhibitions at England's National Maritime Museum has combed original documents and records to produce a most authoritative and definitive account of piracy's "Golden Age." As he explodes many accepted myths (i.e. "walking the plank" is pure fiction), Cordingly replaces them with a truth that is more complex and often bloodier.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“If you’ve ever been seduced by the myth of the cutlass-wielding pirate, consider David Cordingly’s Under the Black Flag. This lively history explores the sources of the myths, including Robert Louis Stevenson’s wildly influential Treasure Island.”
—USA Today
“Plenty of thrills and adventure to satisfy any reader.
—Philadelphia Enquirer
“Entirely engaging and informative…A witty and spirited book.”
—Washington Post Book World
“Informative, engrossing, and treats a serious subject with humor when appropriate.”
—Booklist
Author
Author Bio: David Cordingly
David Cordingly was keeper of pictures and head of exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum for twelve years, where he organized such exhibitions as “Captain James Cook, Navigator,” “The Mutiny on the Bounty,” and “Pirates: Fact and Fiction.” His books include Life among the Pirates, Heroines and Harlots, and the highly praised The Billy Ruffian. He lives by the sea in Brighton, England.
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| Available Formats : | Retail CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 10.52 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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