Expert treasure hunter, W.C. Jameson introduces yet another intriguing
collection of pirate tales featuring swashbuckling cutthroats, lost
buried treasures, and sunken ships. Pirate stories have long been
enshrouded with a sense of mystery and danger. Pop culture has
romanticized the risky exploits of pirates to the point that they often
seem more like super-heroes from an action movie, than outlaws who
terrorized shipping lanes and seaports along the Atlantic Coast. Similar
to rustlers and gunslingers in the old west, pirates were truly the
outlaws of the high seas. Instead of riding horses, they sailed ships.
Instead of preying on trains, isolated ranches or small town banks, they
attacked merchant ships and coastal communities. In the process they
sometimes accumulated an astounding measure of wealth in the form of
precious stones, priceless jewels, gold and silver coins along with
other valuables. One thing is for sure, a pirate's life was almost too
unpredictable and chaotic to fully comprehend: cursed caches of riches,
cutthroats turned insane by their insatiable greed for riches, bloody
battles at sea and long-lost buried treasure all play a prominent role
in these tales. You'll get to know familiar pirates like Blackbeard and
Calico Jack, along with new faces like the Lafitte brothers who fenced
stolen goods, as well as the infamous Mary Anne Townsend, a lady pirate
who stood several inches taller than her crew, along with the notorious
pirate captain, "Bloody" Tew. Many pirates chose the dangerous life of a
buccaneer over a harsh life of servitude that held little hope for
advancement. The notion of living a life of freedom and adventure on the
high seas along with the promise of accumulating incredible wealth was a
captivating dream that appealed to many people who found themselves in
desperate straits with few opportunities. Although the risks were high,
the rewards often more than compensated for a life spent on the lam,
evading the authorities. Jameson's richly, detailed narratives transport
readers to another time in our history when people were struggling to
build a life in the "New World". With detailed accounts of each pirate's
exploits, readers will find themselves deeply immersed in the settings
and the colorful lifestyles and eccentric personalities of these unique
characters. So hop on board, hoist the sails, and prepare for an
exciting journey to explore the swashbuckling lives of some of the most
fascinating pirates in history.
