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Pirate Hunting
Author: Benerson Little
language: en
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
Release Date: 2010-09-30
For thousands of years pirates, privateers, and seafaring raiders have terrorized the ocean voyager and coastal inhabitant, plundering ship and shore with impunity. From the victim's point of view, these attackers were not the rebellious, romantic rulers of Neptune's realm, but savage beasts to be eradicated, and those who went to sea to stop them were heroes. Engaging and meticulously detailed, Pirate Hunting chronicles the fight against these plunderers from ancient times to the present and illustrates the array of tactics and strategies that individuals and governments have employed to secure the seas. Benerson Little lends further dimension to this unending battle by including the history of piracy and privateering, ranging from the Mycenaean rovers to the modern pirates of Somalia. He also introduces associated naval warfare; maritime commerce and transportation; the development of speed under oar, sail, and steam; and the evolution of weaponry. More than just a vivid account of the war that seafarers and pirates have waged, Pirate Hunting is invaluable reading in a world where acts of piracy are once more a significant threat to maritime commerce and voyagers. It will appeal to readers interested in the history of piracy, anti-piracy operations, and maritime, naval, and military history worldwide.
The History of Voyages and Travels
Robert Kerr's 'The History of Voyages and Travels' stands as an impressive compendium of human exploration, seamlessly weaving together centuries of adventure and the unyielding quest for knowledge. Kerr's narrative traces the odyssey of humankind's geographical conquests from the intrepid voyages of the ninth century to the enlightened expeditions of the early 19th century. With a keen eye for detail and a historian's rigor, the text delineates the progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, contextualized within the grand tapestry of historical progression. The ingenious construction of the book is evident in its systematic and chronological arrangement - a testament to the literary craftsmanship that further entrenches it within the scholarly tradition of historical literature. Robert Kerr was a man shaped by the spirit of his times. Born into an age of enlightenment and discovery, Kerr was witness to the burgeoning of knowledge that characterized his era. It is this unique positioning at the nexus of cultural and scientific renaissance that may have spurred his exhaustive compilation of voyaging lore. His work echoes the epoch's ambitions, serving as both recorder and celebrant of mankind's unstoppable march towards new horizons. Kerr's own erudition is unmistakably reflected in the meticulously researched and narrated episodes that compose this tome, making it not just a recounting of history, but a piece of the intellectual legacy of the Enlightenment. The book is highly recommended for scholars, historians, and aficionados of exploration. Kerr's 'The History of Voyages and Travels' affords a unique perspective into the evolution of exploration and its enduring effects on global cultural and economic development. It offers readers an invitation to embark on a literary journey across the canvass of time, tracing the footsteps of intrepid explorers who have charted the seemingly boundless world. This work serves not only as a historical record but also as a vibrant testament to the human spirit's quest for discovery and understanding, making it an indispensable addition to any discerning reader's library.
Pirates!
In more than a thousand entries this encyclopedia—impeccably researched, internationally focused, and extensively cross-referenced—reveals the actual lives and exploits of pirates and the diverse worlds from which they sprang, from the Etruscan and Phoenician marauders off the coast of ancient Greece to the Chinese and Malay pirates of the 1870s. Pirates! encompasses: historical pirates like Madame Cheng I Sao, Captain William Kidd, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Edward "Blackbeard" Teach; fictional buccaneers like Anne Bonny, Captain Blood, and Long John Silver; every important and noteworthy novel, play, poem, ballad, opera, and movie portraying pirates; pirate slang, havens, types of ships, weapons, symbols, practices, and pleasures; a listing of the richest booty ever captured; over a hundred illustrations (with more than a dozen paintings by Howard Pyle); and a comprehensive bibliography.