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100 1 _aVerrill, A. Hyatt
_q(Alpheus Hyatt),
_d1871-1954
245 1 4 _aThe boys' book of buccaneers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-09-09
508 _aJeroen 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.)
520 _a"The Boys' Book of Buccaneers" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the intriguing world of buccaneers, highlighting their origins, exploits, and distinguishing them from common pirates. It delves into the lives of notable figures such as Sir Henry Morgan and provides insights into the adventurous, yet often brutal, naval history of the Caribbean. The opening of the book introduces us to Jack, a young boy who, curious about buccaneers, seeks clarification from his father, Mr. Bickford. As they discuss the difference between buccaneers and pirates, Mr. Bickford explains the historical context that led to the emergence of buccaneers during England's conflict with Spain. He recounts how settlers turned warriors began raiding Spanish ships and settlements, forming a crucial part of Caribbean history. The narrative sets the stage for further exploration of famous buccaneers and reveals the themes of bravery, adventure, and the harsh realities of their exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Dodd, Mead and company, 1923
653 _aBuccaneers -- Juvenile literature
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/boysbookofbuccan00verr/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68949
999 _c109753
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