Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel by Lester, David
Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel by Lester, David

Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel

Featuring an African American fugitive from bondage, an undercover woman, and 'outcasts of all nations, ' an...
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
SKU: 9780807023983
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 15 left in stock
Author: David Lester
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $200.43
10 customers are viewing this product
Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel by Lester, David

Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel

$200.43
Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel by Lester, David

Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel

$200.43
Author: David Lester
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Featuring an African American fugitive from bondage, an undercover woman, and 'outcasts of all nations, ' an arresting graphic exploration of the resistance and radical vision of18th century pirates

A tale of mutiny, bloody battle, and social revolution, Under the Banner of King Death novelizes for the first time the real pirates, an itinerant community of outsiders, behind our legends. This graphic novel breaks new ground in our understanding of piracy and pirate culture, giving us more reasons to love the rebellious and stouthearted marauders of the high seas.

Set at the pinnacle of the "Golden Age" of Atlantic piracy, this novel follows three unlikely companions, who are sold into servitude on a merchant ship and unwittingly thrust into a voyage of rebellion.

They are John Gwin, an African American fugitive from bondage in South Carolina--

Ruben Dekker, a common seaman from Amsterdam--

And Mark/Mary Reed, an American woman who defies stereotypes by dressing as a man.

Mutiny ensues against the tyrannical Captain Skinner, who is thrown overboard to make way for democracy aboard The Night Rambler. The crew's new order provides radical social benefits, all based on real, documented practices of contemporary pirate ships: democratic decision-making, a social security net, health and disability insurance, and equal distribution of spoils taken from prize ships.

It's not long before the London elites enlist a war-hungry captain to take down The Night Rambler and start a war of high society versus high-seas pirates. Adapted from the scholarship and research of historian Marcus Rediker, Under the Banner of King Death will inspire readers with its tale of those on the bottom fighting back and achieving, against all odds, a democratic and egalitarian social order, if only for a short time.

Author: David Lester, Marcus Rediker
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: 02/07/2023
Pages: 136
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.97h x 7.04w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9780807023983


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/09/2023
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43
Example product title
HK$200.43
HK$200.43

Recently Viewed Products