Publisher's Synopsis
The Pirates of Panama, also known as The Buccaneers of America, is a historical account of the infamous buccaneers who roamed the Caribbean Sea in the late 17th century. Written by John Esquemeling, a Dutch sailor who served under the buccaneer Henry Morgan, the book provides a detailed and often gruesome depiction of the pirates' lives and exploits.Esquemeling's account covers a wide range of topics, including the pirates' origins, their tactics and weapons, their relationships with indigenous peoples, and their battles with the Spanish authorities. He also provides vivid descriptions of the pirates' raids on Spanish settlements, their capture of treasure ships, and their brutal treatment of prisoners.Despite its sensational subject matter, The Pirates of Panama is considered to be a valuable historical document, as it provides a first-hand account of a little-known period in Caribbean history. The book has been widely read and studied by historians, and has inspired numerous works of fiction and film, including the popular Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
