Florida Pirates

by Kaserman, James; Kaserman, Sarah

• ISBN13: 9781609494193
• ISBN10: 1609494199
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-21
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

The waters, inlets and coves surrounding Florida's coasts have been the refuge of infamous pirates for centuries. From pillaging Spanish galleons carrying gold to Civil War blockade, runners disrupting supply lines, the pirates of Florida were once feared and respected. Navigating tempestuous waters from Fort Myers down to Sanibel and Captiva Islands, south to Naples and east to the coveted Keys, these pirates and privateers embodied freedom and adventure. They secured their places in history while fighting the likes of presidents, armadas and international powers. Authors James and Sarah Kaserman recount the swashbuckling tales of Black Caesar, Anne Bonny, "Calico Jack" Rackham and even the legend of Gasparilla. Brimming with local facts and myths, Florida Pirates offers the definitive guide to the scoundrels who plundered the Sunshine State's warm coasts throughout history and to the present day. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Historical Background	p. 15
Treasure Fleets Bring Pirates to South Florida	p. 21
Triangular Trade and the Golden Age of Piracy	p. 27
Two Black Caesars	p. 34
Golden Age Pirates of Florida	p. 42
Anne Bonny and "Calico Jack" Rackham	p. 48
The Legend of Gasparilla	p. 55
The True Facts About Gasparilla	p. 59
Lafitte's Gold and Other Legendary Treasures	p. 64
Keys Wreckers	p. 73
The Development of Florida and Civil War Blockade Runners	p. 82
From Civil War to Prohibition	p. 95
From Prohibition to Present Day	p. 102
Glossary	p. 111
Sources by Chapter	p. 117
About the Authors	p. 127
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