Piracy historian Gail Selinger brings these tales of mayhem and villainy to life while also exploring why New England became such a breeding ground for high seas crime and how the view of piracy changed over time, from winking toleration to brutal crackdown. Included in this volume are:
- Ned Low's sadistic--at times cannibalistic--reign of terror on the high seas and his mysterious disappearance.
- John Quelch's defiant and unapologetic proclamations before being hanged in front of Boston's crowds.
- Henry Every's daring attack on the Grand Mogul's fleet, widely considered the largest maritime heist in history.
Pirates of New England opens up new chapters in the history of piracy, ones that you'll come back to again and again--Welcome aboard!