Pirates, Privateers, & Rebel Raiders of the

Butler offers engaging biographical portraits of some of the most famous pirates, privateers, and naval raiders to ply the Carolina waters. Covering 150 years he sketches the lives of eight intriguing characters. Penetrating the myths surrounding these legendary figures, he uncovers the compelling true stories of their lives and adventures. 32 illustrations, 6 maps, notes, bibliography, index.

Preface

xi

Acknowledgments

xv

Introduction

The World of Pirates, Privateers, and Naval Raiders

3

(22)

Blackbeard

The Queen Anne's Revenge Scourges the Carolinas

25

(26)

Stede Bonnet

The Gentleman Pirate of the Royal James

51

(22)

Otway Burns

The Snap Dragon Sweeps the Western Atlantic

73

(22)

Johnston Blakeley

The Wasp Ravages the English Channel

95

(24)

James W. Cooke

The Albemarle Clears the Roanoke

119

(24)

John N. Maffitt

The Florida Ranges the Atlantic

143

(28)

John Taylor Wood

The Night Raider Seizes the Underwriter

171

(28)

James J. Waddell

The Shenandoah Masters the North Pacific

199

(28)

Glossary of Nautical Terms

227

(4)

Notes

231

(22)

Bibliography

253

(12)

Index

265

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Pirates, Privateers, & Rebel Raiders of the Carolina Coast

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