Who Was Blackbeard?

James Buckley author Who HQ author Joseph J M Qiu illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Grosset and Dunlap

Published:11th Jan '16

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Who Was Blackbeard? cover

Pirates storm the Who Was. . .? list with the addition of Blackbeard - the fiercest pirate ever to sail the high seas.

Much of his early life remains a mystery, he began his career as a sailor during Queen Anne's War. He settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard.Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years. Series Overview: A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders

ISBN: 9780448483085

Dimensions: 194mm x 135mm x 6mm

Weight: 113g

112 pages