About the book
Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne’s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go \"a-pirating.\" Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.
Editions of Who Was Blackbeard?
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780448483085
- EBook
- ISBN 9780399539718
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525636823
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525636830
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Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne’s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go \"a-pirating.\" Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.
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What is Who Was Blackbeard? about?
Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne’s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go \"a-pirating.\" Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Who Was Blackbeard??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Adventurers and outlaws > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pirates
Where can I read a sample of Who Was Blackbeard??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780448483085
Is Who Was Blackbeard? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Who Was?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Who Was Blackbeard??
James Buckley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Who Was Blackbeard? is available as paperback(ISBN 9780448483085) and ebook(ISBN 9780399539718) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525636823) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525636830)
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