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Following the pirate scourge of the early 18th century, sea captains took to privateering as a means of making money. A form of nationally sponsored piracy, it reached its peak during the American Revolution, with the fledgling American navy relying on privateers to disrupt British shipping between England and the rebellious colonies. It details the privateer captains of the golden age of "state-sponsored piracy" - men such as John Paul Jones, Jean Lafitte, and Benito de Soto. It includes episodes such as Bonhomme Richard's epic battle with HMS Serapis.
Contents
Introduction; Background and Sources; Privateering in the Americas; The Last Pirates Privateering Crews; The Maritime Art of War; Privateer Captains; Privateering ports; The Last Pirate Dens; Privateering vessels; The Anti-Piracy campaign; Bibliography; Commentary on colour artwork