02998cam a22003613u 4500 64521 UtSlPG 20260610134504.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23005451 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F2155 Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 In the wake of the buccaneers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated with drawings and photographs by the author and rare old engravings. Release date is 2021-02-11 Among the Caribbees -- St. Thomas and its past -- The buccaneers in the Virgin Isles -- On the way to St. John -- St. John and some discoveries -- Anegada and a bit of treasure-trove -- Lonely isles -- St. Kitts and the Gorgeous Isle -- The "dangerous voyage" and the effect of a nagging tongue -- The isle of the Holy Cross -- The Gibraltar of the buccaneers -- The birthplace of the buccaneers -- The Brethren of the Main -- The granddaddy of the dollar -- Where a pirate ruled -- Jamaica and its pirate governor -- The Bridge of the World -- The Castle of Gold -- Panama new and old -- How Morgan kept his promise. Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "In the Wake of the Buccaneers" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the vibrant history and romantic associations of the Caribbean Sea and its islands, focusing on the buccaneers who once roamed these waters. The narrative combines personal travel experiences with rich historical anecdotes, potentially drawing on the author's extensive travels throughout the region. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through the Caribbean, as the narrator recounts their excitement about cruising the historic waters once frequented by legendary buccaneers. The author introduces important locations such as Dead Man's Chest and the Virgin Islands while also providing insight into the colorful characters and crew aboard the ship, the Vigilant. As the narrator embarks on this cruise, they share a mix of adventurer's thrill and historical reflection, hinting at the deeper exploration of the buccaneers' lives and the lasting impressions they left on the Caribbean landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Buccaneers West Indies -- Description and travel Caribbean Sea https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64521 105344 105344