Blackbeard: The Life and Legend of History's Most Feared Pirate: From Edward Teach to the Fall of the Queen Anne's Revenge (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798256169138)

Blackbeard remains one of the most famous and feared pirates in history. From his early years as Edward Teach to his rise as captain of the Queen Anne's Revenge, his story has become a blend of documented history and enduring legend.This book follows Blackbeard's life through the Golden Age of Piracy, examining his exploits in the Caribbean and along the American coast, the blockade of Charleston Harbor, the loss of his flagship, and the dramatic Battle of Ocracoke that ended his career.Drawing on historical records, archaeological discoveries, and modern research, this illustrated biography separates fact from fiction while exploring the man behind the myth.Featuring maps, historical illustrations, and photographs of artifacts recovered from the Queen Anne's Revenge wreck site, this book offers readers an engaging look at one of history's most notorious pirates.