The Library of PIRATES - Part 1 - The Golden Age of Piracy

Sep 29, 2026

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Youth biography describing the pirate Blackbeard, framed within the Golden Age of Piracy. Covers his feared reputation, probable identity as Edward Teach, and limited knowledge of his early life. Explains how records show he began as a privateer, legally plundering enemy ships and keeping part of the treasure. Places his career in a historical context when European powers claimed land, trade routes expanded, and insufficient naval protection enabled pirates to seek fortune.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time49 min

AccessFree to download

The Golden Age of Piracy

The Queen Anne's Revenge

A Fearsome Pirate

Taking over a City

Blackbeard Betrays His Crew

Hardships on the High Seas

A Pirate's Secret Deal

A Battle to the Death

Legends of Blackbeard

An Amazing Discovery

Glossary

Index

Web Sites

# The Library of PIRATES BlackbeardEighteenth-Centurn Pirate ofthe Spanish Main and Carolina Coast Aileen Weintraub eral ary BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARYCopley SquareBoston,MA 02116 # The Library of PIRATES" BlackbeardEighteenth-Century Pirate of the Spanish Main and Carolina Coast Aileen Weintraub The Rosen Publishing Group's TM PowerKids Press New York To my DaddyMonster,who was the most fearless of them all Published in 2002 by The Rosen Publishing Group,Inc.29 East 21st Street,New York,NY 100io Copyright ◎2002 by The Rosen Publishing Group,Inc. All rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writingfrom the publisher,except by a reviewer. First Edition Book design:Michael Caroleo and Michael de Guzman Project Editors:Jennifer landau,Jennifer Quasha Consultant:Ken Kinkor Photo credits:pp.4(Blackbeard),12 (pirate illustration)◎ The Granger Collection;pp.11 lgold bullion),12(treasure chest),16(topl,16(bottom)◎ Christie's Images lid.;p.11(gun and cutlass)◎National MaritimeMuseum Picture Gallery;p.11(wine bottles)◎ Diane Hardy,N.C.Archives and History;p.4(map)◎Michael Maslan Historic Photographs/CORBIS;p.7 ship illustration by Jean Boudriot,(treasure chest)◎Index Stock;pp.8,15,19 illustrations by Mica Angela Fulgium;p.12 (treasure mapl created by MichaelCaroleo and Michael de Guzman;p.16(map of N.C.)◎MapArt;p.20◎ SuperStock. Weintraub,Aileen,1973- Blackbeard:eighteenth century pirate of the Spanish main and Carolina coast /Aileen Weintraub—1st ed. p.cm.一(The library of pirates) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN O-8239-5794-2(lib.bdg.) 1.Teach,Edward,d.1718—Juvenile literature.2.Pirates—North Carolina—Atlantic Coast—Biogrophy—Juvenile literature.3.Pirotes—Virginia—Atlantic Coast—Biography—Juvenile literature.4.Atlantic Coost(N.C.一History—18th century—Juvenile literature.5.Atlantic Coast (Va.)—History—18th century—Juvenile literature. 6.North Carolina—History—Colonial period,ca.1600-1775—Juvenile Literature.7.Virginia—History—Colonial period,ca.1600-1775—Juvenile literature.[1.Blackbeard,d.1718.2.Pirates.] I.Title. F257.T422 W452002975'.5'02—dc21 Manufactured in the United States of Americo 00-011240 Contents 1 The Golden Age of Piracy 2 The Queen Anne's Revenge 3 A Fearsome Pirate 4 Taking over a City 5 Blackbeard Betrays His Crew 6 Hardships on the High Seas 7 A Pirate's Secret Deal 8 A Battle to the Death 9 Legends of Blackbeard 10 An Amazing Discovery Glossary Index Web Sites 569101314171821 22 23 24 24 Blackbeard may have sailed as a pirate as early as 1714. # The Golden Age of Piracy The pirate known as Blackbeard was one of themost feared pirates of all time.Blackbeard wasborn in Bristol,England,about 1680.Mosthistorians think his real name was Edward Teach. Not much is known about Blackbeard's earlylife.Records show that he started out as a privateer,or a man who worked for the government,legallyplundering enemy ships.Instead of payment,privateers kept part of the treasure they stole. Blackbeard lived during the Golden Age ofPiracy.This was a time during the early 170Oswhen European countries claimed land in Northand South America.Many trade ships sailed toforeign countries.European navies were not bigenough to protect the seas from robbers seekingtreasure and fortune. # The Queen Anne's Revenge Blackbeard worked as a privateer for a mannamed Benjamin Hornigold.In 1716,Blackbeardhelped Hornigold capture ships full of booty Hetired of being a privateer,however,and didnot want to work for the government anylonger.Blackbeard took command of theConcorde,a French slave ship that he andHornigold had captured.The ship had beencaptured near the island of St.Vincent's in the Caribbean.It had three masts and was 90 feet(27.4m)long.Blackbeard renamed the Concorde the Queen Anne's Revenge.This shipcould store more than 300 tons(272+)of booty andcould hold up to 250

FAQs

Who was Blackbeard and why was he feared?

Blackbeard was known as one of the most feared pirates of all time. The book emphasizes his reputation and the legends surrounding him.

What does the book say about Blackbeard’s early life?

Not much is known about his early life. Records suggest he may have started out as a privateer, legally plundering enemy ships.

How did the historical situation during the Golden Age of Piracy help pirates operate?

The book describes a period when European countries claimed land across the Americas and many trade ships sailed abroad. It also notes that European navies were not big enough to protect the seas from robbers seeking treasure and fortune.

Sep 29, 2026

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