Buccaneers and pirates of our coasts by Frank R. Stockton

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Author Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902
Title Buccaneers and pirates of our coasts
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, David Yingling, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts" by Frank R. Stockton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating and somewhat romanticized world of piracy, particularly focusing on the notorious buccaneers who roamed the seas around the Americas. The narrative explores various figures and incidents that shaped the daring and often brutal reputation of these sea-robbers, showcasing their adventures, motivations, and encounters with established powers of the time. The opening of the work introduces the author's reflections as a boy who idolized pirates and wished to embody their adventurous spirit. Stockton sets the stage by recounting the origins of the buccaneers, portraying them as former traders who, faced with oppression from Spanish authorities, transformed into pirates. He discusses the complex motivations behind their lawless existence and highlights their fierce opposition to Spanish rule, illustrating how the initial quest for independence eventually evolved into a brutal culture of piracy and violence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F2155: History of the Americas: Caribbean area. Caribbean sea
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile literature
Subject Buccaneers -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 17188
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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