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Under the Black Flag

By David Cordingly

The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates. Random House, 2006.

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Under the Black Flag

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The unromanticized truth about the golden age of piracy, from the notorious individuals that traveled the waters, to the vessels they sailed and the weapons they employed when robbing their unsuspecting victims.

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Who should read Under the Black Flag

Pirate buffs • historians • movie lovers • myth busters • anyone who has ever dressed like Jack Sparrow • those interested in adventure on the high seas

About the author of Under the Black Flag

David Cordingly was the curator of a maritime museum before he turned author. His love for the sea and history led him to publish The Billy Ruffian, Pirate Hunter of the Caribbean, and the definitive history of golden age pirates, Under the Black Flag. Cordingly also appeared on the DVD bonus features for The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl separating fact from fiction for interested viewers.

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