Under the Black Flag, David Cordingly
Under the Black Flag, David Cordingly
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Under the Black Flag
The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates

Author: David Cordingly

Narrator: Don Hagen

Unabridged: 10 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 11/15/2011

Synopsis

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.

About 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. David lives by the sea in Brighton, England.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonathan on October 04, 2017

Like a lot of nonfiction, this book tried to cover a lot of material while also attempting to keep the reader engaged. It held my attention most of the time and it did allow me to realize there are pirate books I need to read, Treasure Island being the most notable.......more

Goodreads review by Paul on September 19, 2022

Under pirate flags, the buccaneers of the late 17th and early 18th century raided many a ship and took many a cargo, and committed more than a few acts of murder and torture along the way. Yet pirates have, arguably, the most positive public image among all criminals. How can this be? David Cordingl......more

Goodreads review by Corrielle on December 26, 2007

I am a Pirates of the Caribbean fan. An obsessive fan, even. And so, because every obsession of mine eventually reaches a point where I feel compelled to do research, my Pirates fascination led me to this book. This is a fine resource for anyone interested in the history of piracy. I enjoyed the boo......more

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