In this book, Nick and his sister Kate use a map to find a buried treasure.

In 'The Lost Pirate Republic,' readers are invited to embark on a swashbuckling journey through an anthology that explores piracy's golden age through a blend of historical accounts, fictional narratives, and eye-witness testimonies. This collection masterfully combines works from Daniel Defoe, Charles Ellms, and Captain Charles Johnson, showcasing an impressive diversity in literary stylesfrom journalistic documentation to imaginative storytelling. The diverse range of perspectives offered not only highlights the multifaceted nature of piracy and maritime adventure but also underscores the broader human themes of freedom, morality, and rebellion, making standout pieces within this anthology resonate profoundly with contemporary audiences. The contributing authors, each with a formidable reputation in their respective fields, bring a depth of expertise and authenticity to the anthology's overarching themes. Daniel Defoes vivid prose, intertwined with Charles Ellms' detailed accounts and Captain Charles Johnsons legendary biographies of pirates, aligns the collection with both historical analysis and the romantic allure of the pirate's life. The backgrounds of these authors, spanning journalism, historiography, and firsthand naval experience, create a rich tapestry that reflects the complex socio-political contexts of piracy, weaving together narratives that are as educative as they are entertaining. 'The Lost Pirate Republic' is an indispensable collection for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the tumultuous world of pirates beyond the caricatures often presented in popular culture. It presents a unique opportunity to explore the reality behind the legends through a curated selection of texts that are as intellectually stimulating as they are engaging. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this anthology invites a deeper understanding of maritime history and the enduring legacy of piracy, encouraging a thoughtful exploration of its themes through the lenses of varied, compelling voices.

Hitching rides on a motley assortment of freighters, dhows, yachts, and fishing smacks, Kevin Rushby sailed up the east coast of Africa in search of the lost pirate settlements that, in the sixteenth century, were established on the islands and atolls in the Indian Ocean. He turned east to the islands of Comoros and Madagascar, his ultimate objective being to locate the descendants of the infamous sixteenth-century pirates-such as Captain Misson, the legendary French pirate who may have been dreamed up by Daniel Defoe; English sailor-turned-buccaneer Thomas White; and Rhode Islander Thomas Tew-who carved kingdoms for themselves in the remote jungles of northeast Madagascar. As he traveled, Rushby met up with the crackpot dreamers, tough settlers, fighters and failures who live on the coasts and islands now-where forgotten Portuguese forts lie covered in jungle, where some have tried to shoot their way to paradise, and where the ocean can destroy lives and dreams as quickly as men and women create them.

This edition present the history of the period in which the piracy was at its pick in the Caribbean Sea. The entire regions and islands were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pirates of this era are depicted in the book: Charles Vane, Thomas Barrow (who declared himself "Governor of New Providence"), Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the infamous Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard". Contents: The King of Pirates: Of Captain Avery, And his Crew Of Captain Martel, And his Crew Of Captain Teach, alias Black-beard Of Major Stede Bonnet, And his Crew Of Captain Edward England, And his Crew Of Captain Charles Vane, And his Crew Of Captain John Rackham, And his Crew The Life of Mary Read, And Anne Bonny Of Captain Howel Davis, And his Crew Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew Of Captain Anstis, And his Crew Of Captain Worley, And his Crew Of Captain George Lowther, And his Crew Of Captain Edward Low, And his Crew Of Captain John Evans, And his Crew Of Captain John Phillips, And his Crew Of Captain Spriggs, And his Crew An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c. An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy Of Captain Misson Of Captain John Bowen Of Captain William Kid Of Captain Tew, And his Crew Of Captain Halsey, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas White, And his Crew Of Captain Condent, And his Crew A Description of Magadoxa Of Captain Bellamy Of Captain William Fly, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas Howard, And his Crew Of Captain Lewis. And his Crew Of Captain Cornelius, And his Crew Of Captain David Williams, And his Crew Of Captain Samuel Burgess, And his Crew Of Captain Nathaniel North, And his Crew The Trial of the Pirates at Providence The Pirate Gow The Life of Lafitte, the Famous Pirate of the Gulf of Mexico The Life of Charles Gibbs History of the Adventures, Capture and Execution of the Spanish Pirates The Bloody Career and Execution of Vincent Benavides a Pirate on the West Coast of South America The West India Pirates The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate)

The real pirates who terrorized the Caribbean may have left real treasure behind. This volume contains maps of routes used by actual pirates, locations of pirate ships that were sunk, and treasures that have been found. Readers are invited to follow the clues to the treasure that awaits modern-day buccaneers. Illustrations.

Pirates have long been stock figures in popular culture, from Treasure Island to the more recent antics of Jack Sparrow. Villains of all Nations unearths the thrilling historical truth behind such fictional characters and rediscovers their radical democratic challenge to the established powers of the day.