Description

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A timeless collection of pirate stories from Florida originally written in the late 1950s, this book includes stories of well-known and lesser known pirates and buccaneers and the treasure they left behind.

About the Author

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Jack Beater was the author of numerous books on Florida history and lore. He collected his pirate tales through interviews with descendants of the state's early settlers, giving them a folksy and authentic feel. A native of Pennsylvania, he made Florida his home before his death in 1969.