Blackbeard Terror Of The Seas

Author : Jean Day
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1890238449

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Blackbeard, Terror of the Seas by Jean Day Pdf

Author : Patrick Auerbach
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1540406466

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Pirates by Patrick Auerbach Pdf

The pirate Blackbeard is perhaps the most notorious of sea robbers. Blackbeard was British, probably born before 1690. His real name was thought to be Edward Teach. As a young seaman, he had served on a British privateer that was based in Jamaica, an island in the Caribbean. Privateers were privately owned, armed ships hired by governments during time of war. The privateers' mission was to attack the ships of the enemy. Queen Anne of Britain allowed Teach's privateer to plunder French and Spanish ships during the War of the Spanish Succession and to keep stolen goods. By war's end, Teach had become an experienced sea robber. He then joined a group of fierce Caribbean pirates. Soon the cunning, fearless Teach became captain of his own ship. A ship he had stolen! He added cannons and reinforced the ship's sides. His ship was swift, easy to handle, and able to carry a large crew of as many as 250 pirates. The pirates often determined a ship's nationality first. Then they raised that country's flag on the pirate ship so they appeared to be friendly. Now able to draw close to the unsuspecting ship, the pirates hoisted Blackbeard's flag only at the last moment. Blackbeard's Flag. Merchant crews often surrendered without a fight the moment they saw Blackbeard's flag. If the ship didn't surrender after warnings, the pirates moved in. Frequently their first target: the sailor at the ship's wheel. Then, as the pilotless ship drifted aimlessly, the pirates snared it with grappling hooks, pulled it closer, and leaped aboard. When the attack ended, the pirates took the passengers and crew hostage and ransacked cabins looking for coins, gold, silver, and jewellery. Blackbeard repeated this scene over and over again. Scroll to the top of the page and click Add To Cart to read more about this extraordinary forgotten chapter of history

Author : David Cordingly
Publisher : Misc. Account
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 1572152648

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Pirates by David Cordingly Pdf

A comprehensive history of the many pirates that raided unsuspecting vessels in waterways around the world.

Author : Tim Cooke
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781482442496

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Blackbeard by Tim Cooke Pdf

Edward Teach, otherwise known as the pirate Blackbeard, was a terror of the seas in the 1700s. Merchant ships had little choice but to surrender to his 40-cannon Queen Anne’s Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldn’t retire from piracy for good. This adventurous volume takes readers into the background of the famous figure, explains the origins of his striking monikor, and describes the bloody skirmish that ended his life. Sidebars and fact boxes offer more information about both pirates and privateers and the perils of each chosen path. Beautiful illustrations and photographs further enhance this high-interest book.

Author : Daniel Sekulich
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-12
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0312375824

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Terror on the Seas by Daniel Sekulich Pdf

Pirates. To many, the word conjures up images of swashbucklers in the eighteenth century. The very idea that pirates might still ply the seas today seems preposterous and far-fetched. But pirates most definitely still exist. And as Terror On the Seas shows, their violent activities on the other side of the glove can have wide-reaching effects— whether on our economy or the war on terror. Daniel Sekulich takes readers on an eye-opening voyage into the world of high seas piracy, a multinational, multibillion-dollar enterprise controlled by organized crime syndicates and local warlords. Sekulich sails through some of the most dangerous waters on the planet to chronicle this threat to national and international security. He meets with victims of attacks, those fighting the perils, and even pirates themselves. Terror on the Seas tells an explosive story of modern piracy, one that’s costing over $25 billion a year to battle and that poses the risks of environmental disaster, economic chaos, and holy war.

Author : Michael Lawrence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1842997696

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Young Blackbeard by Michael Lawrence Pdf

Young Edward Teach doesn't have the makings of a great pirate. He gets seasick, hates the taste of rum, and wishes his ship-mates weren't so nasty to everyone. But - yo-ho-ho-ho! -things are about to change. Find out how, thanks to a dead parrot and a buried treasure chest, Edward becomes Blackbeard, terror of the high seas.

Author : Mary Maden
Publisher : Mary Maden Children's Books
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Hurricanes
ISBN : 1890479535

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Hurricane! by Mary Maden Pdf

Author : Patrick Ullmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1456638203

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Ships Passing in the Night by Patrick Ullmer Pdf

"A Good Dream is Better than a Filthy Reality." These words could have been spoken by a legendary heroic figure but were instead expressed by America's most notorious pirate, Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Having recently plundered his first ship from an unwitting merchant captain, Cristian Chaucer, Blackbeard begins a reign of terror upon the seas. Having survived the attempt on his life, Cristian returns with a plan to destroy Blackbeard once and for all. However, everything takes a drastic turn when Blackbeard threatens the last remnant of Cristian's former life, his daughter Isabel. Blackbeard's treacherous regime is about to be torn down because of a father's love, culminating in the bloodiest of sea battles and the most heartbreaking of sacrifices.

Author : Tim Cooke
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781482442472

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Blackbeard by Tim Cooke Pdf

Edward Teach, otherwise known as the pirate Blackbeard, was a terror of the seas in the 1700s. Merchant ships had little choice but to surrender to his 40-cannon Queen Anne’s Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldn’t retire from piracy for good. This adventurous volume takes readers into the background of the famous figure, explains the origins of his striking monikor, and describes the bloody skirmish that ended his life. Sidebars and fact boxes offer more information about both pirates and privateers and the perils of each chosen path. Beautiful illustrations and photographs further enhance this high-interest book.

Author : Barb Karg,Arjean Spaite
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781605502694

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The Everything Pirates Book by Barb Karg,Arjean Spaite Pdf

From the corsairs of the Barbary Coast to Blackbeard to Jean Lafitte, pirates have been a part of every culture for centuries. Sometimes terrifying but always colorful characters, their history is as rich with controversy as it is with gold doubloons. The Everything Pirate Book is full of fascinating and little-known facts. Did you know that: Around 75 B.C., Julius Caesar was captured and ransomed by Cilician pirates. After he was released, it is said that he immediately hunted down his captors and killed them; Scottish seafarers and pirates were often nicknamed "red legs" because they wore kilts year round, and their bare legs were often wind- or sunburned; The image of the classic pirate, with flowing clothes, pegleg, eyepatch, parrot on his shoulder, and treasure map in his hand is primarily a result of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. With each passing decade, the legends surrounding pirates have grown to epic proportion, right down to their peglegs and buried treasure. The Everything Pirate Book will take you on a pirate tour from ancient times to their Golden Age to the modern-day search for buried treasure and reveals the truth behind the Hollywood hype.

Author : Tammy Gagne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09
Category : Pirates
ISBN : 1680200364

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Blackbeard (Edward Teach) by Tammy Gagne Pdf

Yo-ho-ho! Join our terror on the high seas as stories of famous pirates from around the world are retold in this fast-moving series for kids in grades 3 through 6; each book includes an analysis page in each chapter that helps the kids understand what is real and what might have been fictionalized over time; Each book provides a concluding chapter that recounts for the kids whether the pirate is more legend or mostly truth.The story of Blackbeard is undeniably a thrilling one that is best classified as a mystery. But one might also call many parts of it a fantasy. We know, of course, that Edward Teach--or Edward Thatch--was a real person. But much of what we think we know about his alter ego, Blackbeard, is almost certainly fiction. Could a headless body actually swim around a ship three times? Science tells us this is preposterous.But many gray areas exist between the simple fact that Blackbeard was an actual person and the absurd idea that he was superhuman. Was he indeed a murderer or just very good at making people think that he was a merciless killer? At least some reputable sources are convinced that he wasn't just acting ruthlessly. National Geographic calls Blackbeard "the worst and perhaps the cruelest pirate of them all."These books correlate well to common core standards that ask students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they've read. This stresses critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career, and life.

Author : Jim Laird
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524696504

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Edward Teach Better Known as Blackbeard by Jim Laird Pdf

I stand an impressive six feet four inches and am slight of build. I have eyes that will bore into your very being, and if ya pick a fight, I will steal your soul. They say I am the devil’s spawn. The night is when I bring the fight. I have cannon fuses lit in me hair. That will give you a scare. Around me neck, me baldric carries six pistols. I am an excellent shot, so do not plot. I wear a red coat that smells of the dead. Around me waist is a sword that has found many a head. Do not raise your sword to me, or you will find yourself dead. I have a dagger hidden—it is true. It might be small, but when I bring it to the fight, it be true to its mark, and you will fall. I have about me weathered face a beard as black as a moonless night. The smell of rum and sea are a part of me. Be it known for those to fear so do not plea. For when they hear, Blackbeard, terror of the sea.

Author : Liz Mechem
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781629142784

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Disasters at Sea by Liz Mechem Pdf

A fully illustrated collection of the most thrilling shipwrecks of all time! Experience the mystery and wonder of the bottom of the sea with over sixty accounts of shipwreck catastrophes. Illustrated with detailed maps and shipwreck locations, Disasters at Sea takes readers on a fascinating journey through history and to the ocean floor. Learn all about the historical details and theories of the most infamous shipwrecks—from the most well-known sinkings like the Titanic, to the obscure, mysterious drifting ghost ships and unexplained disappearances. Subjects include: • Tragedies by Mother Nature • Shipwrecks and war • Fatal errors • Legends, myths, mysteries • And many more! Whether by human error, collision, piracy, or mutiny, this book has them all. With shipwrecks from the Old Testament, to ancient Greece, to modern times, this exciting book is compellingly written with accompanying sources, high-quality images, and a great deal of evidence. Find out interesting tidbits about Christopher Columbus’s Santa Maria, which eluded discovery for centuries despite long-term investigations. Stay afloat with the Mary Celeste and the Carroll A. Deering—ships that did not wreck at all but whose entire crews disappeared, never to be found. Readers are no doubt familiar with the tragedy of the Titanic, but this book also recounts the Wilhelm Gustloff, which took nine thousand lives at the end of World War II. Disasters at Sea is sure to offer an addicting and thrilling voyage that will leave you reading over and over again. This is an exciting book for the history buff—or for anyone looking for a fascinating read! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Casie Hermansson
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781604733532

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Bluebeard by Casie Hermansson Pdf

Bluebeard is the main character in one of the grisliest and most enduring fairy tales. A serial wife murderer, he keeps a horror chamber in which remains of all his previous matrimonial victims are secreted from his latest bride. She is given all the keys but forbidden to open one door of the castle. This is a major study of the tale and its many variants in English: from the 18th and 19th century chapbooks, children's toybooks, pantomimes, melodramas, and circus spectaculars, to the 20th century in music, literature, art, film, and theatre.

Author : Jennifer Willis
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786749188

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Pirates by Jennifer Willis Pdf

The surprising success of Pirates of the Caribbean, a new screen adaptation of the classic Peter Pan, and the Russell Crowe film Master and Commander have fueled interest in seagoing swashbucklers. There is a rich literature on pirates -- both in fiction and nonfiction. This collection offers excerpts from the works of contemporary authors: Patrick O'Brian's riveting account of a sea battle with Borneo's pirates will enthrall his fans; Farley Mowat's The Black Joke is a rousing adventure of the rum-running set in the 1930s and written in the tradition of the great classic pirate tales. Readers will also discover and rediscover the most infamous pirates of yore, from Treasure Island's Long John Silver to Peter Pan's Captain Hook. They'll encounter pirate adventures from neglected classics such as L. Frank Baum's Pirates in Oz, Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo and Rafael Sabatini's Captain Blood. And they'll find accounts of the dastardly deeds of female pirates both real (Anne Bonney and Mary Read) and imagined (Arthur Ransome's Chinese pirate Miss Lee). Pirates also draws upon colorful true-life accounts and authentic first-person narratives of pirates -- and their victims -- discovered in nearly forgotten works such as The Pirates Own Book and Captured by Pirates.