The boys' book of buccaneers

The boys' book of buccaneers

Pirates and buccaneers. How the buccaneers originated. The first buccaneers. Settlement of Tortuga. How the buccaneers received their name. How the first prizes were taken. Originators of accident insurance. Pieces of eight and the origin of the dollar. Organization of the buccaneers. Pierre le Grand, the first famous buccaneer. How Le Grand took the admirals ship. Esquemeling and his chronicles. Bartholomew Portugues and his deeds. A remarkable escape. Rock Brasiliano. A brutal buccaneer. Brasilianos ruse. Francis LOllonois the cruel. The most bloodthirsty buccaneer. Cruelties of LOllonois. How LOllonois took Maracaibo. The death of LOllonois. Bravery of Spaniards. Attitude of the buccaneers. Early life of Morgan. The truth about Morgan. Queer character of Morgan. Treatment of prisoners. Buccaneers and Indians. Port Royal, the lair of the buccaneers. Attack on Old Providence. Morgans first raids. Morgans attack on Puerto Prncipe. The buccaneers in Cuba. Morgan prepares to attack Porto Bello. The Gold Road. Capture of Porto Bello. Morgans brutality. An exchange of pleasantries. Morgans greatest undertaking. The buccaneers greatest fleet. The capture of St. Catherine. The governors treachery. The buccaneers sail for the Chagres. Attack on San Lorenzo. The battle. How accident won the day. Valiant Spaniards. Capture of the castle. The buccaneers start for Panama. Hardships of the journey. In sight of Panama. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 68949
Author: Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt)
Release Date: Sep 9, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: Dodd, Mead and company
Publication Date: 1923
Publisher Country: United States