Throughout the centuries, tales of Blackbeard's piratical activities and buried treasure have sparked the public's fascination and curiosity. Who was Blackbeard? What vessels did he take? Where is his treasure? What about Stede Bonnet and Benjamin Hornigold? Are the stories real? Writers and historians have attempted to chronicle the world's most notorious pirate for over three hundred years, but their conclusions are vague, contradictory, and rarely accurate.
Set sail with Robert Jacob as he unravels the mysteries and uncovers the truth about Blackbeard. Logical explanations, clear commentary, and visual descriptions will organize and clarify potentially confusing facts encountered throughout your literary voyage. Robert will expertly navigate you through the extensive array of records, including authoritative research and original eighteenth-century manuscripts, that corroborate the authenticity of Blackbeard's motivations, actions, and interactions with other pirates.
Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed is the definitive publication on Blackbeard and the only accurate interpretation of the political intrigue, colonial dynamics, and complex scope of primary source documents. Whether you think you know all about Blackbeard or just want to test the waters, climb aboard! Make ready to embark on a voyage into a whole new perspective that will intrigue you even more!