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The Buccaneers of America Paperback – September 16, 2016

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Exquemelin's book of adventure and swashbuckling tells the true stories of distinguished pirates such as Captain Henry Morgan.

First published in 1678 just a few years after the described incidents took place, The Buccaneers of America is also known by the title The Pirates of Panama. For its unabashed description of adventure and thievery on the high seas, the text has captivated audiences for centuries with its frank and reasonably accurate accounts of piracy in the waters of the Caribbean and Central America.

The main focus of the book is Captain Henry Morgan, an English pirate whose skills at coastal raiding resulted in his gaining great fame and fortune. Rare for a pirate in that his raids were for the most part consistently successful and lucrative, Morgan would eventually retire and be granted the governorship of Jamaica by a British government grateful for work he performed for the Crown.

This edition of the book is derived from a version of the text which first appeared in 1914. The text is generally faithful to Alexander Exquemelin's first-hand descriptions of his adventures, sailing with some of the most notorious pirates to ever venture upon the seas. Although divided into chapters, the book is written as a detailed but engaging log of the various escapades the pirates embarked upon, and is a text worthy of any enthusiast of piracy.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 16, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1537698621
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1537698625
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches
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Michael Mattson
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting view of pirate history
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2016
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I'm a fan of pirate history and loved the book Empire of Blue Water, which I believe borrowed heavily from this first-person account written in the late 1600s. Although the author briefly describes his part in a few events, probably 90% of the book is written in third person where he describes what happens to other pirates. Because of when the book was written, I anticipated a lot of old fashioned language (thee, thou, art...) but the translators did a good job of making this book readable and enjoyable. The one shortfall I found was the lack of maps to help the reader understand the geography (and distances measured in leagues and fathoms) of the pirate world. Many of the names have changed over the years and it's still understandable but can be confusing. Overall, great book and I highly recommend it.
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Jack Alexander
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for pirates of all ages
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2014
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Very close to a primacy source for pirates of the Caribbean. Though a little difficult to read due to ancient translation and a little too detailed concerning the tactical exploits of the buccaneers, it is a good reference and a fun read for all swashbucklers.
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Lew
5.0 out of 5 stars Jonney Depp would faint
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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Great book great account of the indifference of true scoundrels. If you like Peter Pan stay away from this book.
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Jeff
3.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
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I read this cover to cover and enjoyed it well enough. Each chapter was about a different raid the priveteers/pirates made. They were similar. Not much about the politics of it.
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David Stapleton
5.0 out of 5 stars Earn Your Sea Legs
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2007
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Originally published in Dutch, this version is translated by Alexis Brown. The author, Alexander O. Exquemelin (spelling varies widely between versions and sources), provides a first hand account of the environs, history and, to him, current accounts of several of the well known buccaneer captains.

Much of the book is in travel log format and describes the various towns, flora and fauna of the Caribbean, especially locales like Tortuga, Panama and Hispaniola. The author describes various animals and often their suitability as food, such as the differing qualities of the various types of turtles and even manatees. His descriptions of the trees and animals are fairly detailed and the modern reader can often make the connection with current names.

The other focus of the book is a set of narratives of two of the better known buccaneers: Francis L'Olonnais and Henry Morgan. The author provides accounts and opinions of the exploits of these two men and their crews, including the less than admirable usage of torture.

This is required reading for any with more than just a passing interest in pirates (I am somewhat ashamed that it has taken me nearly 8 years to get around to this cornerstone for a true understanding of buccaneers). While the biographical content is limited to just two buccaneers, the basic understanding of the buccaneer lifestyle and environment provide a firm basis for understanding much of what transpired during the 17th century in the Caribbean as well as what was to follow in the Golden Age of Piracy.
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doc peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful account
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2008
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Exquemelin's account of Carribbean piracy is a classic - it details not only the exploits of a number of individual pirates (l'Olonnaise, Pierre le Grande, Cpt. Morgan to name a few), but also the daily lives of the crew and the democratic nature of a pirate's life in general.

Interspersed among tales of piracy on the high seas (and, often times on land as well), Exquemelin provides a travelouge, vividly describing the flora, fauna, inhabitants and principal ports along the Caribbean. While there are exaggerations, on the whole it provides an excellent first-hand account of life in the Americas when piracy was at its zenith. Highly recommended for historians, pirate fans (and lets face it, who isn't a fan of pirates?), and especially those going to or coming from holiday in the Caribbean. A fascinating read.
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Frederick E. Klink
2.0 out of 5 stars Where are the Illustrations??
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
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One of the most important contributions of Exquemelin's book are the beautiful, detailed illustrations. They are as significant a historical contibution as is Exquemelin's written first-hand account. The copper plates and subsequent printing were very expensive to produce in the 17th Century and clearly the publisher then felt it was worth the investment. This current publisher, who could have easily included the illustrations using 21st Century digital technology, apparently didn't think the illustrations had any value. Really disappointing.
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MST
4.0 out of 5 stars its ok
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
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I know this is a translation of a translation of a 400 year old memoir but I still found the old english a bit annoying and quite frankly superfluous. With that being said, I do think this book is an important asset in any enthusiast's knowledgebank but it's certainly not the master resource I (perhaps foolishly) thought it would be. Interesting stuff though; lots of neat factoids
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Troy
5.0 out of 5 stars History.
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2023
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A good read. Interesting look at the lifestyle and time in history.
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Eduardo Wojcikiewicz
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic first-person view of the REAL pirates of history
Reviewed in Brazil on March 24, 2023
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There are a LOT of histories around pirates and their adventures, so many that we often forget that piracy and buccaneering was real and assume that a pirate is simply a fictional character.

This book was first published at the 17th century, and no wonder it sells well since that time: It's a collection of astounding tales compiled by someone who lived among these plunderers and witnessed their hardships, their cruelty with prisoners and, why not, their fairness with their brethren. It is a must read.
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Luca
3.0 out of 5 stars Buon libro
Reviewed in Italy on December 1, 2023
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Buon libro ma l’immagine di copertina è veramente a bassa risoluzione
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B
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting information
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2022
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Great book
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Michael O'Brien
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting history read
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2023
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interesting read to understand Caribbean Central America area history
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