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The Buccaneers in the West Indies in the XVII Century
This work was first published by Methuen in 1910. This work was produced from documents which had been previously neglected by historians, The object of this volume is to give a narrative, according to the most authentic, available sources, of the most brilliant exploits of the sea-rovers, but, what is of greater interest and importance, to trace the policy pursued toward them by the English and French Governments.
The introduction deals with the Spanish Colonial System and The Freebooters of the 16th century. Chapters follow on the Beginnings of the Buccaneers; The Conquest of Jamaica; Tortuga 1655-1664; Porto Bello and Panama; The Government Suppresses the Buccaneers; The Buccaneers Turn Pirate followed by appendices.
The introduction deals with the Spanish Colonial System and The Freebooters of the 16th century. Chapters follow on the Beginnings of the Buccaneers; The Conquest of Jamaica; Tortuga 1655-1664; Porto Bello and Panama; The Government Suppresses the Buccaneers; The Buccaneers Turn Pirate followed by appendices.
298 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1910
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