Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
This rollicking account of the golden age of piracy is packed with vivid history and high seas adventure. David Cordingly, an acclaimed expert on pirates, reveals the spellbinding truth behind the leg…
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