Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates Free Audiobook Download by Eric Jay Dolin

In Black Flags, Blue Waters, Eric Jay Dolin tells the story of America's most famous pirates from 1716 to 1821. With a cast of characters that range from deranged and brilliant to sympathetic and monstrous, he explores the relations between piracy and politics as well as the nature of law enforcement on sea. The book begins with an introduction to pirates as they were known in early America.

"Black Flags, Blue Waters" provides a panoramic view of the pirates and their ships. Dolin is an accomplished historian who has covered topics ranging from the lives of ancient Chinese warriors to the history of baseball.

The book is a comprehensive account of the pirates' careers. Dolin also does an excellent job of crafting a narrative- some would say too comprehensive- that mixes history and anecdotes to create a compelling and absolutely fascinating read, one that will keep you turning pages long into the night.

The most successful pirates in the history of the Western world were nearly all English. These fearsome buccaneers, who preyed on European ships and colonies, were often described as "black flags" or "blue water" pirates because they plundered primarily at sea rather than on land.

In the past, pirates have been portrayed as immoral and cowardly thieves who robbed from the rich to give to themselves. But in fact, the history of piracy is a part of America's history- and not just anybody can lay claim to that.

The book Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates is a sweeping narrative history of the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean. It tells the truly epic story of how pirates, buccaneers, privateers, and even plain old pirates-by-choice became part of popular culture and American mythology.