Publisher's Synopsis
Blackbeard and Friends: The Golden Age of Piracy is a gripping nonfiction account of the infamous pirate era, focusing on the legendary Edward Teach - better known as Blackbeard - and his contemporaries. This book delves into the daring exploits, naval battles, and larger-than-life personalities that define the 18th century's high-seas lawlessness.
Through research and vivid storytelling, the book explores Blackbeard's rise to power, his fearsome reputation, and his strategic alliances with fellow pirates such as Stede Bonnet. Anne Bonny and his mentor - Benjamin Hornigold. With a mixture of adventure, history, and myth-busting, Bleadbeard and Friends brings the Golden Age of Piracy to life, separating fact from legend while capturing the danger and allure of the pirate world.
