Pirates (The Discovery Series)

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Within the pages of the beautifully illustrated book Pirates children will discover the exciting world of pirates and buccaneers: who they were, how they lived, and their swashbuckling deeds. Young readers will meet the pestering pirates of Ancient Greece and Rome, the bloodcurdling Viking warriors of Scandinavia, and all the other bold privateers, corrupt corsairs, and drunken rogues...if they dare! They will then go on to uncloak secret details of the lives of women who out-fought men and princesses who led an all-female crew, as well as find out what it was like to sail the Seven Seas in a creaky timber sailing ship, to dodge angry naval patrols, and to capture a Spanish galleon filled with gold and jewels. Practical projects show kids how to serve up hard tack biscuits, make a treasure chest, fashion a cutlass, dress like a pirate captain, and much, much more. Pirates is a voyage that takes readers from the Caribbean to the South China Sea on an unforgettable adventure!

Pirates, Privateers, and Rebel Raiders of the Carolina Coast

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Villainy, Luck and Courage on the Outer Banks
Engrossing tales of captivating seafarers

Pirates, Privateers, and Rebel Raiders of the Carolina Coast
Lindley S. Butler
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0807825530
Release Date: 2000-05-31

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North Carolina possesses one of the longest, most treacherous coastlines in the United States, and the waters off its shores have been the scene of some of the most dramatic episodes of piracy and sea warfare in the nation's history. Now, Lindley Butler brings this fascinating aspect of the state's maritime heritage vividly to life. He offers engaging biographical portraits of some of the most famous pirates, privateers, and naval raiders to ply the Carolina waters.

Covering 150 years, from the golden age of piracy in the 1700s to the extraordinary transformation of naval warfare ushered in by the Civil War, Butler sketches the lives of eight intriguing characters: the pirate Blackbeard and his contemporary Stede Bonnet; privateer Otway Burns and naval raider Johnston Blakeley; and Confederate raiders James Cooke, John Maffitt, John Taylor Wood, and James Waddell. Penetrating the myths that have surrounded these legendary figures, he uncovers the compelling true stories of their lives and adventures.

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Villainy, Luck and Courage on the Outer Banks.......2004-05-15

While visiting beautiful Ocracoke Island on North Carolina's Outer Banks recently I picked up this book in a local book store. I wanted to get some flavor of the island's history and had skimmed through a dozen or so titles before I settled on this one. I was not disappointed. Lindley S. Butler has captured the marine lore of the Outer Banks in a well written and researched book. "Pirates, Privateers, and Rebel Raiders of the Carolina Coast" chronicles, without sensationalism, the often bloody careers of eight of the most important personalities of the days of pirates, the War of 1812 and the Civil War. All, from the pirate Blackbeard to the Confederate raider James I. Waddell, are shone in realistic fashion. I was much impressed by both the wealth of sources listed and with the easy reading style of this work. It made a great read during my flight from Raleigh-Durham to El Paso. This is, in my opinion as a non-historian, the way histories should be written to make them more accessible to the layman. I have to also give my compliments to the University of North Carolina Press for publishing this excellent account, which stands out among any number of books on pirates and privateers.

If you visit the coast of either North or South Carolina and wish to know more about the rich local history, you cannot go wrong in reading Butler's volume on the subject!

Engrossing tales of captivating seafarers.......2004-04-17

With Pirates, Privateers, and Rebel Raiders, Dr. Lindley Butler has written an exceptionally readable narrative that attempts to transcend the myths of sea outlaws and tell the stories of 8 important seafarers who operated off the rugged North Carolina coast. The book spans over 150 years from 18th century pirates, to privateers during the War of 1812, and rebel raiders of the Civil War. The stories of the notorious Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet open the book with engrossing tales about these pirates' lives and activities during their relatively short stints as outlaws. Historical consultant to the archaeological team exploring the 18th century wreck off the coast of North Carolina believed to be Blackbeard's flagship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, Butler has researched some of the most up-to-date material on the world famous pirate, though much of Blackbeard's early life remains a mystery. Equally engaging are the stories of the lesser-known privateer, Otway Burns, and naval commerce raider Johnston Blakeley who operated out of North Carolina during the War of 1812. The poignancy of Blakeley's final days is skillfully told through Butler's narrative. The book concludes with the exploits of Confederate naval officers James Cooke of the ironclad Albemarle, blockade runner John Maffitt, naval commando John Taylor Wood, and James Waddell, the commerce raider who sailed around the world in the Shennandoah. The stories of these naval heroes of the rebellion reveal the intensity of the national struggle that shook the country apart and draw the reader into a deeper understanding of the personal struggles that affected so many in the nation. Although the lives of these eight men are not romanticized in Butler's book, romance is not left out of his narrative as family life and personal relationships are woven into each biographical sketch. Nonetheless, the action packed stories of these maritime warriors and thieves are thoroughly captivating, making the book difficult to put down. What Butler has reminded us is that history in its truest form is first and foremost about story-telling. He has succeeded in telling the stories of these men's lives in a way that is both historically informative and skillfully narrated.

Lost at Sea: Ghost Ships and Other Mysteries

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Scholarly Dissection of Maritime Myths and Likely Expanations
A Frustrating Read!
Interesting discussion of different sea disasters, but....
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Lost at Sea: Ghost Ships and Other Mysteries
Michael Goss , and George Behe
Manufacturer: Promoetheus Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0879759135

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Scholarly Dissection of Maritime Myths and Likely Expanations.......2007-10-04

Some readers seem disappointed that the book is skeptical about paranormal sightings and takes pains to examine possible alternative explanations. As someone who enjoys a good sea yarn, I don't find this aspect to be a problem. I guess it's because I was taken in at an early age by the "UFO's ARE HERE" mania, until I found out that many of those who experienced these "events" were a bit hysterical or had other agendas. I do feel that the authors are honest in leaving some ghost ship sightings or maritime hauntings intact where witness accounts seem impeccable and there are no convincing alternate explanations.

If you simply want a run-down of mystical sea lore, then this book is not for you. If you (like myself) like to delve more carefully into cherished myths and still enjoy a good sea story, then you will enjoy this book, as I did.

A Frustrating Read!.......2002-02-17

I can appreciate the fact that the authors of this book have done their homework, and have done it well. BUT, too often the chapters get too bogged down in detail rather than move on to the next story. True enough, if you are a fan of strange phenomena that takes place on the sea, this is an excellent book. But again, it's weighed down with far too much detail to the point of getting lost. I could'nt, no matter how hard I tried, get through it--so I eventualy gave up and put it down after the second chapter.

Interesting discussion of different sea disasters, but...........2002-02-08

The book Lost at Sea is a very good work that deals with different mysteries related to the sea. It gives very detailed accounts of disasters like the sinking of the Titanic, Lusitania, UB-65, Thrasher and many others. In addition to telling the stories of these and other lost ships, it also goes into a very detailed discussion of paranormal events associated with each disaster. The authors take each paranormal event (like ghost ship sightings and premanitions) and they intensely scrutinize the event. There is no doubt that the authors have done their research, but most of the main chapters are bogged down with long naratives on why the event was not a paranormal event. Though their conclusions seem correct it would be nice if a book about the paranormal actually had events in it that the authors believed to be paranormal. Their research should be commended, but the long proofs that they present are often very tedious and I was left wanting to hear more about the disaster and the legends. It doesn't bore you to the point of putting the book down, but as I said I was left wanting to move onto the next chapter.
For a person that is interested in a variety of sea disasters the final chapter of the book will certainly entertain you. In this chapter several ships are discussed (like the Athenia, Queen Mary, Pathfinder, Amphion etc) and the reader gets just a few pages on what the ship was, what happen, and what paranormal activity went along with the incident. There is a little bit of a discussion on whether the events were really paranormal or not, but the discussion is far shorter than what is found in the the main body of the book.
All in all I would recomend this book to almost anyone. If you like legends and stories of lost ships, read this book. Just be ready for a few slow discussions on the paranormal.

SOLID INTRIGUING.......2001-07-18

a faboulous peice of research. much better than those done by other writers. these are men who know there stuff,a truly great read. this is a must read for all those interested in the paranormal. thanks.

SOLID INTRIGUING.......2001-07-18

A faboulous piece of research. Much better than those done by other writers. These are men who know there stuff,a truly great read. This is a must read for all those interested in the paranormal. thanks.

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Earth's Magnetism in the Age of Sail
A. R. T. Jonkers
Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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From about 1600 to 1800 scientists and mariners made increasingly sophisticated attempts to understand the earth's magnetic field and use it in navigation. Europeans had long understood the difference between magnetic and true north, but why did it vary as one traversed the sea? Could this variation be used to pinpoint longitude? Drawing on a wealth of unpublished sources -- including manuals, treatises, sailing directions, and logbooks in a half-dozen languages -- A. R. T. Jonkers explores these early efforts both for what they reveal about the history of science and navigation and as a unique record of the actual changes in the earth's magnetic field. The result, a masterful combination of science and history, will appeal to a broad audience of specialists as well as general readers.

Maritime Exploration in the Age of Discovery, 1415-1800 (Greenwood Guides to Historic Events 1500-1900)

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Maritime Exploration in the Age of Discovery, 1415-1800 (Greenwood Guides to Historic Events 1500-1900)
Ronald S. Love
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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ASIN: 0313320438

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Despite earlier naval expeditions undertaken for reasons of diplomacy or trade, it wasn't until the early 1400s that European maritime explorers established sea routes through most of the globe's inhabited regions, uniting a divided earth into a single system of navigation. From the early Portuguese and Spanish quests for gold and glory, to later scientific explorations of land and culture, this new understanding of the world's geography created global trade, built empires, defined taste and alliances of power, and began the journey toward the cultural, political, and economic globalization in which we live today. Ronald Love's engaging narrative chapters guide the reader from Marco Polo's exploration of the Mongol empire to Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, the search for a Northern Passage, Henry Hudson's voyage to Greenland, the discovery of Tahiti, the perils of scurvy, mutiny, and warring empires, and the eventual extension of Western influence into almost every corner of the globe. Biographies and primary documents round out the work.

How We Lived: Invasion, Conquest & War (How We Lived)

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How We Lived: Invasion, Conquest & War (How We Lived)
John Haywood
Manufacturer: Southwater
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1844760839

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This book traces the parallel developments of travel, empires and weapons, and the way each of these influenced the other.

La Salle in Texas: A Teacher's Guide for the Age of Discovery and Exploration

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La Salle in Texas: A Teacher's Guide for the Age of Discovery and Exploration
Pam Wheat-Stranahan , and Alan Govenar
Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press
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The excavation of the shipwreck La Belle grabbed public attention in Texas, across the nation, and overseas. Especially enthralled with the discoveries from the ship were schoolchildren.

Pam Wheat-Stranahan, named by the Texas Historical Commission to head the educational efforts associated with the excavation's traveling exhibit, continued her work on this project after leaving the THC. Now, her teacher's guide, which includes a DVD of acclaimed documentary director Alan Govenar's films The Shipwreck of La Belle and Dreams of Conquest (about Fort St. Louis and Presidio La Bahia), is available for use in an exploration and discovery unit. Ideal for grades 4-8, the teacher's guide and films are designed for use with the book From a Watery Grave.

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A brisk account of sailing and the spice trades.......1999-05-14

If someone is looking for a great read, Silverberg had done a terrific job in documenting the voyages of the great sailors and the building of the spice trades through the hands of the Portugese, Spanish, Dutch and English. Make no doubt, they all acted like pirates, except the Dutch had a better of sense of business and thus won out in the end. I highly recommend reading this book.

A very readable history.......1998-04-24

A briskly-paced narrative of the first circumnavigations, including accounts of Spanish, English and Dutch expeditions, to exploit the Americas and, especially, the Far East. A real page-turner(!)

Great historical book.......1997-11-20

If you like history, the age of enlightenment, and sailing you'll probably like this book. It has a very good account of Magellans expedition (it's the only through one I've read). I wish there were more books like this

Man upon the sea ; or, a history of maritime adventure, exploration, and discovery, from the earlies ages to the present time: Comprising a detailed account ... voyages, ancient as well as modern

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Man upon the sea ; or, a history of maritime adventure, exploration, and discovery, from the earlies ages to the present time: Comprising a detailed account ... voyages, ancient as well as modern
Frank B Goodrich
Manufacturer: J.B. Lippincott
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B000894266

Man Upon The Sea Or, A History Of Maritime Adventure, Exploration And Discovery: From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time

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Man Upon The Sea Or, A History Of Maritime Adventure, Exploration And Discovery: From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time
Frank B. Goodrich
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1430490551

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

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The "long eighteenth century" in British history--the period from 1688 to 1832--defies easy characterization. Blending narrative chapters with more solid analysis, this study by a leading historian provides a fresh and cogent account of the period, introducing a wide audience to both the contours of the age and the genuine excitement of recent debate in this regard. Not only does this book cover more of the 18th century than most other works on the subject, it is the first single-volume history to regard the entire spectrum of the period in the light of modern research.

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