This book gives an accurate picture of the
pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American
coastline during the 'golden age' of piracy between 1660 and 1730. It
traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and
examines the Boucaneer (Buccaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It
details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed,
their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they
operated. Whether viewed as villains or victims the Pirates were a major
threat to shipping and commerce in the western Atlantic for more than
70 years. Elite 67, 69 and 74 are also available in a single volume
special edition as ‘Pirates’.
