Pirates of New Spain, 1575-1742
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding, History, Americas, United States
| Author: | Peter Gerhard | ISBN: | 9780486149141 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | June 22, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Peter Gerhard |
| ISBN: | 9780486149141 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | June 22, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
Captivating, well-documented study focuses on piracy among Spain's Pacific coast colonies, ranging from Panama to points north. Gerhard traces the exploits of the Elizabethan pirates — most notably, Sir Francis Drake and the crew of the Golden Hind —Dutch raiders, mercenary buccaneers like Captain Morgan, and the incursions of English smugglers.
Captivating, well-documented study focuses on piracy among Spain's Pacific coast colonies, ranging from Panama to points north. Gerhard traces the exploits of the Elizabethan pirates — most notably, Sir Francis Drake and the crew of the Golden Hind —Dutch raiders, mercenary buccaneers like Captain Morgan, and the incursions of English smugglers.
