Daily Life of Pirates

Nonfiction, History, World History
Cover of the book Daily Life of Pirates by David F. Marley, ABC-CLIO
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David F. Marley ISBN: 9780313395642
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: January 16, 2012
Imprint: Greenwood Language: English
Author: David F. Marley
ISBN: 9780313395642
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: January 16, 2012
Imprint: Greenwood
Language: English

Over the past decade, research in Spanish, French, and Dutch archives, as well as in traditional English repositories, has resulted in a clearer picture of the activities and lives of the pirates who roamed the seas during the "Golden Age of Piracy" from 1650 to 1720. That is the picture shared in Daily Life of Pirates. The book describes how pirates actually lived, touching on their food and drink, their hideouts, and their humor. It also examines their ships, weapons and seamanship, their plunder—and their use of torture.

The book's detailed coverage is made possible by newly uncovered interrogations of pirates and by official depositions given by their victims, both of which provide insights that go well beyond simple recountings of famous exploits. The result is a tantalizing, true picture of pirates' daily lives that reveals many surprising facts, such as the reality that most of their time was spent upon land as actual piracy was a seasonal occupation.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Over the past decade, research in Spanish, French, and Dutch archives, as well as in traditional English repositories, has resulted in a clearer picture of the activities and lives of the pirates who roamed the seas during the "Golden Age of Piracy" from 1650 to 1720. That is the picture shared in Daily Life of Pirates. The book describes how pirates actually lived, touching on their food and drink, their hideouts, and their humor. It also examines their ships, weapons and seamanship, their plunder—and their use of torture.

The book's detailed coverage is made possible by newly uncovered interrogations of pirates and by official depositions given by their victims, both of which provide insights that go well beyond simple recountings of famous exploits. The result is a tantalizing, true picture of pirates' daily lives that reveals many surprising facts, such as the reality that most of their time was spent upon land as actual piracy was a seasonal occupation.

More books from ABC-CLIO

Cover of the book The Murder Mystique: Female Killers and Popular Culture by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Fracking: A Reference Handbook by David F. Marley
Cover of the book The New Advantage: How Women in Leadership Can Create Win-Wins for Their Companies and Themselves by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Jury Duty: Reclaiming Your Political Power and Taking Responsibility by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Working in the Middle East: An American Woman's Story by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Handmade Tales 2: More Stories to Make and Take by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Filling Up: The Psychology of Eating by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Mexico Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic [2 volumes] by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Understanding the Global Market: Navigating the International Business Environment by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Sequoyah and the Invention of the Cherokee Alphabet by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Human Trafficking: A Reference Handbook by David F. Marley
Cover of the book The Power of Story by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Italian Americans: The History and Culture of a People by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Conventional and Unconventional War: A History of Conflict in the Modern World by David F. Marley
Cover of the book Voices of Victorian England: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life by David F. Marley
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy