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OverviewFrom David Cordingly, one of the world's foremost experts on pirate history, and author of the perennial favorite Under the Black Flag, comes the thrilling story of the man who fought the real pirates of the Caribbean. Sea captain, privateer, and colonial governor, Woodes Rogers was one of the early eighteenth century's boldest and most colorful characters. Pirate Hunter of the Caribbean is the definitive account of his incredible life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David CordinglyPublisher: Random House Imprint: Random House Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.572kg ISBN: 9781400068159ISBN 10: 1400068150 Pages: 301 Publication Date: 17 May 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Remaindered Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for David Cordingly's Under the Black Flag <br> <br> Plenty of thrills and adventure to satisfy any reader. --The Philadelphia Inquirer <br> <br> This is the most authoritative and highly literate account of these pernicious people that I have ever read. --Patrick O'Brian <br> <br> [A] lively history . . . If you've ever been seduced by the myth of the cutlass-wielding pirate, consider David Cordingly's Under the Black Flag . -- USA Today <br> <br> [A] wonderfully entertaining history of pirates and piracy . . . a rip-roaring read . . . fascinating and unexpected. -- Men's Journal <br> <br> Engagingly told . . . a tale of the power of imaginative literature to re-create the past. -- Los Angeles Times <br> <br> Entirely engaging and informative . . . a witty and spirited book. -- The Washington Post Book World Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |