Overview

Climb aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge and sail with the most notorious pirate of all time, Blackbeard! No one has struck terror into the hearts of men more than Edward Teach, whose big black beard gave him his name. From merchant ships to naval vessels, no target was safe from Blackbeard's bloodthirsty desire to take prizes along the Atlantic coast and Caribbean. And now, the legend of Blackbeard will rise again as a main character in the upcoming film, Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides. The Disney series has already grossed over two billion dollars, and this new installment--featuring the greatest pirate of all time as Captain Jack Sparrow's nemesis--is sure to be a major blockbuster when it releases in Summer 2011. But first, bone up on the true history of this real American villain in our beautifully illustrated edition of Blackbeard, penned by world renowned pirate expert, Pat Croce.

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<p> Books to Buy, Books to Borrow <br> Thrilling both in text and illustrations, Blackbeard is certain to educate and ignite the imagination of readers both young and old.

Author Information

Pat Croce is one of America's top entrepreneurs and motivational speakers--as well as an internationally acclaimed pirate expert. Throughout his swashbuckling career, Croce has built and sold an empire of fitness centers; led the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA Championship; and wrote the New York Times bestseller I Feel Great and You Will Too! In 2005 he opened the world's most recognized pirate museum--The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum--located in St. Augustine, FL. He lives in Philadelphia, PA.

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