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Black Flag of the North - Bartholomew Roberts King of the Atlantic Pirates
Victor Suthren
Publisher: Dundurn
Summary
A gripping historical retelling of the true story of the “King of the Pirates” whose death marked the end of the "Golden Age of Piracy" In his day, Bartholomew Roberts (1682–1722) was an infamous pirate, and is said to be the inspiration behind the "Dread Pirate Roberts" depicted in the film The Princess Bride After being captured by pirates in 1719, Roberts rose to command them, bursting from obscurity with a daring raid in Nova Scotia, where he captured 22 vessels with a single ship, to become a terror of the high seas Written like a suspenseful novel, but meticulously researched and told with first-hand expertise Author was Director General of the Canadian War Museum and is an experienced tall ship sailor, who brings authentic details and realism to his portrayal of life on a pirate vessel Author has written several historical novels focused on the seas, and has authored or edited six nonfiction works of military and naval history Author is a specialist in the history and culture of the sailing ship and flintlock era
Available since: 08/04/2018.
