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Gr 6 Up—Sandler dispels many popular pirate-related myths and offers a more realistic and factual view of the era of piracy in the New World. Instead of living in abject poverty at the mercy of kings and nobles, many men embraced piracy as a means to support their families and live a comfortable life, though one often filled with barbarous acts. The author weaves a fascinating story about piracy and the legendary 18th-century pirate ship Whydah, which sunk off the coast of Cape Cod on April 24, 1717...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

"Black Sam" Bellamy was a greedy pirate captain, always searching for larger and faster ships. He lucked into sighting the Whydah--a slave ship known for its size and speed, "loaded with a fortune in gold [and] silver"--on its February 1717 return trip from Jamaica to England. Bellamy captured the vessel and transformed it into the most feared pirate ship of its day. But in April of that same year, during a devastating storm off the coast of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More