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Think you know everything about Pirates? Fascination with Pirates has for centuries driven stories of heroic proportions--true, exaggerated, and imaginary. Legends of their high seas debauchery continue to inspire modern day books, movies, and groups, dedicated to acting out their past. Pirates are heroes to some and the lowest of crooks to others, but do we really know the truth? The facts are that the historical record on pirates is vague, contradictory, and rarely accurate. Digging deep into the true history of Piracy and those who lived this life, Robert Jacob has unearthed a treasure of information that allows you to see, feel, and experience the true life and motivation of pirates in their Golden Age. Come aboard and see what pirates actually wore, the type of ships they used, and how they planned and executed some of the most cunningly successful heists ever known. A Pirates Life in the Golden Age of Piracy will fascinate and transport you back in time with rich stories and visual accuracy. If you thought you knew all about pirates you're in for some surprising revelations that will leaving you even more intrigued!

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"Robert Jacob's work, ""A Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy,"" is exceptional. Packed with historical tidbits and written with a smooth flow and sharp wit, this book will entertain and inform anyone with any level of interest in pirates. For those who study the lives of pirates or who are avid living historians this book will prove to be a valuable asset. For those who simply have a passing interest this book will serve to be an entertaining ""crash course"" in pirates and history during the times in which they roamed the waters. In ""A Pirate's Life"" Jacob manages to transport the reader back in time to enjoy the thrilling lives of pirates while informing and educating. Great to read while relaxing with your favorite libation - seems fitting to enjoy some rum while reading this fast-paced work! --Megan I purchased this book in advance of a presentation by the Author and couldn't wait to read it. Typically, books that are so filled with facts take me some time to get through, but I consumed the material very quickly. The presentation of material is done in a timeline format, which is really helpful to keep the facts in context. The Author does a great job of weeding out fiction will presenting the facts. Some of the information presented opened my eyes to long-held misconceptions. I highly recommend this as a great addition to your pirate library. --Michael Hios"

Robert Jacob's work, A Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy, is exceptional. Packed with historical tidbits and written with a smooth flow and sharp wit, this book will entertain and inform anyone with any level of interest in pirates. For those who study the lives of pirates or who are avid living historians this book will prove to be a valuable asset. For those who simply have a passing interest this book will serve to be an entertaining crash course in pirates and history during the times in which they roamed the waters. In A Pirate's Life Jacob manages to transport the reader back in time to enjoy the thrilling lives of pirates while informing and educating. Great to read while relaxing with your favorite libation - seems fitting to enjoy some rum while reading this fast-paced work! --Megan I purchased this book in advance of a presentation by the Author and couldn't wait to read it. Typically, books that are so filled with facts take me some time to get through, but I consumed the material very quickly. The presentation of material is done in a timeline format, which is really helpful to keep the facts in context. The Author does a great job of weeding out fiction will presenting the facts. Some of the information presented opened my eyes to long-held misconceptions. I highly recommend this as a great addition to your pirate library. --Michael Hios

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