Who was Blackbeard? / by James Buckley Jr. ; illustrated by Joseph J.M. Qiu.
| Author/creator |
Buckley, James, Jr., 1963- author. |
| Other author/creator | Qiu, Joseph J. M. illustrator. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2015] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2015 |
| Description | 105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Who was ...? Who was-- ^A644480 |
| Contents | Who was Blackbeard? -- Mysterious beginnings -- The pirate way -- Captain! -- Queen Anne's Revenge -- The blockade of Charleston -- A short time ashore -- The hunt is on -- The death of Blackbeard -- Blackbeard's legacy -- Timelines. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 104). |
| Audience | 950 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| ISBN | 9780448483085 |
| ISBN | 0448483084 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B T2201BU | ✔ Available | Place Hold |