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Pirate Hunter: The Life of Captain Woodes Rogers
A full-length biography of the famous privateer and pirate hunter
Vivid picture of the fight against piracy in the Caribbean
In sight into eighteenth - century seamanship and naval warfare
Describes the rescue of Alexander Selkirk, the model for Robinson Crusoe
- GenresNonfictionHistoryPirates
176 pages, Paperback
First published October 16, 2008
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March 14, 2020
Honestly I find this man fascinating and his life is a series of ups and downs. One minute he's riding a high with fame and fortune then he's either dying, in debt or both.
Historical books are harder to review, I feel, but this does somewhat read as a story. Using what evidence there is as well as what has been previously written (which isn't exactly extensive from my knowledge), Graham A Thomas pieced together his story.
It's a fascinating story, truth be told, but it's just a shame no one really knows of the name 'Woodes Rogers'.
I'd say anyone who is interested in the period and the person, it's a must read.
Historical books are harder to review, I feel, but this does somewhat read as a story. Using what evidence there is as well as what has been previously written (which isn't exactly extensive from my knowledge), Graham A Thomas pieced together his story.
It's a fascinating story, truth be told, but it's just a shame no one really knows of the name 'Woodes Rogers'.
I'd say anyone who is interested in the period and the person, it's a must read.
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