Shares the life of the famous pirate, including his mysterious origins and his relationship with fellow pirate, Benjamin Hornigold.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents
Unknown beginnings -- In the Caribbean -- Focus: pirates and privateers -- Becoming Blackbeard -- A captured ship -- Focus: pirate ships -- Terror on the seas -- Blockade of Charleston -- Run aground! -- Blackbeard's base -- A popular spot -- Focus: pirate life -- The governor's decision -- Focus: pirates and the law -- Maynard's mission -- Last battle -- Death of Blackbeard -- Focus: Blackbeard's legacy -- Rogues' gallery.