Under The Black Flag (1888)

By Hubbard Huddlestone

Book Overview

Under the Black Flag is a historical non-fiction book written by David C. Huddlestone and published in 1888. The book explores the history of piracy during the 16th and 17th centuries, focusing on the infamous pirates who roamed the Caribbean Sea, such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and Anne Bonny. Huddlestone delves into the lives of these notorious pirates, detailing their exploits and the tactics they used to terrorize their victims. He also examines the political and economic factors that led to the rise of piracy during this time period, including the power struggles between European nations and the exploitation of indigenous peoples. The book provides a comprehensive overview of piracy during the Golden Age of Piracy, including the different types of pirates, their weapons and ships, and the codes they lived by. Huddlestone also explores the efforts made by various governments to combat piracy, including the use of privateers and the establishment of naval patrols. Overall, Under the Black Flag offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of piracy during the 16th and 17th centuries, shedding light on a dark and often misunderstood aspect of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167038223
• ISBN13: 9781167038228
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"