Bibliograph

Blackbeard, a notorious pirate in the Caribbean, Tim Cooke

Type

Label

Blackbeard, a notorious pirate in the Caribbean, Tim Cooke

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Blackbeard

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Tim Cooke

Series statement

Wanted! famous outlaws

Sub title

a notorious pirate in the Caribbean

Summary

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 Annes Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldnt 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

Table Of Contents

Unknown beginnings -- In the Caribbean -- Focus : pirates and privateers -- Becoming Blackbeard -- A captured ship -- Focus : pirate ships -- Terror on the seas -- Blockade of Charleston -- Run aground! -- Blackbeard's base -- A popular spot -- Focus : pirate life -- The governor's decision -- Focus : pirates and the law -- Maynard's mission -- Last battle -- Death of Blackbeard -- Focus : Blackbeard's legacy -- Rogues' gallery -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification