Blackbeard, Angus Konstam
Blackbeard, Angus Konstam
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Blackbeard
America's Most Notorious Pirate

Author: Angus Konstam

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Unabridged: 11 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/12/2020

Synopsis

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 mysteryuntil 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.

About Angus Konstam

Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over eighty books. This acclaimed author has written widely on naval history, from Sovereigns of the Seas and Piracy: The Complete History to his most recent bestseller, Jutland 1916: Twelve Hours to Win the War. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works as a full-time author and historian, and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicky on February 22, 2015

Another entry in “Nikki picks up the most random stuff at the library”, though this might’ve been around the time Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag came out, when I also picked up a book on George Washington I haven’t read yet… In any case, this turned out to be a bit disappointing. There’s a wealth of i......more

Goodreads review by Terry on January 30, 2019

I rate this book two and a half stars. The book is more about pirates in general during the 1700s. Not much is known about Blackbeard prior to his notoriety as a pirate captain. It is interesting about tactics, pirate life of the period in general, and Blackbeard's final battle. The book ends with t......more

Goodreads review by Cody on January 07, 2024

Fascinating. Piracy was a game of intimidation, subterfuge, and reputation. The author dives into detective work to tell us well-known tales of piracy in the 1600s-1700s and less-well-confirmed stories about the famous Blackbeard. Contrary to other pirates such as the notoriously psychopathic Charle......more

Goodreads review by Duane on August 26, 2020

I live in the Carolinas & am married to a beach lover. So there aren't too many Carolina beaches we haven't enjoyed. All of them have their Blackbeard landmarks, museums, businesses & stories of his local piratical adventures. As a historical marker reader, museum goer & brochure reader, over the ye......more

Goodreads review by Todd on December 30, 2022

Blackbeard (aka Edward Teach, Thatch or Tatch) is often thought of as the quintessential pirate. But what do we know about the man himself? Turns out … not much. Criminals are generally averse to spending time in the public eye. However, by sifting through contemporaneous newspaper reports, it’s pos......more

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