The first comprehensive, scholarly look at the artifactual evidence of real pirates, recovered at both shipwrecks and known pirate bases. Archaeology Magazine"The reader unused to digesting professional publications will, pardon the pun, sail through this book as if it were a collection of novellas Not only will he/she learn about the realities of trade in the Caribbean and politics in the time of pirates, but will be treated to the most interesting bits of ephemera such as an inventory of the legendary Captain Morgan's estate.This is the definitive book on Pirates and the research...

Anyone interested in historical archaeology, seafaring, and of course, piracy on the high seas as well as on land will enjoy this book. Donny L. Hamilton, director, Conservation Research Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Shows that the piracy of yesteryear had the same economic impact and reasons for being as piracy does today. Pirates, along with their dreams and the dreams of those affected by pirate actions, are brought to light through a series of marvelously written, impeccably researched chapters. Steve J. Dasovich, Lindenwood University

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