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The Pirate Hunter : The True Story of Captain Kidd
The Pirate Hunter The True Story of Captain Kidd
Author: Richard Zacks
A literary treasure, The Pirate Hunter is a masterpiece of historical detective work, and a rare, authentic pirate story for grown-ups. Captain Kidd has gone down in history as America's most ruthless buccaneer, fabulously rich, burying dozens of treasure chests up and down the eastern seaboard. But it turns out that most everyone...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780786884513
ISBN-10: 0786884517
Publication Date: 6/18/2003
Pages: 434
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 42 ratings
Publisher: Theia
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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LaDon avatar reviewed The Pirate Hunter : The True Story of Captain Kidd on + 87 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was the best history I have read in some time. It took a while because of the detail Zacks covered in his story. The last 25 or 30% of the book made the time worth it. The tension and excitement of the end read like a novel. This book totally changed my view of Captain Kidd and gave me a fresh perspective on early America.
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Helpful Score: 3
Meticulously researched and well written. Zacks offers a detailed glimpse of Captain Kidd, Kidd's nemesis, the forgotten Robert Culliford, and life on the high seas over 300 years ago.
reviewed The Pirate Hunter : The True Story of Captain Kidd on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A good story of why Kidd was not a pirate but a victim of circumstances.
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Helpful Score: 2
This is a fantastic tale that debunked all my thoughts on pirates and pirating.
ukulady avatar reviewed The Pirate Hunter : The True Story of Captain Kidd on + 91 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great story of what Captain Kidd was actually doing out there on the high seas.
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