The Mysterious Voyage Of Captain Kidd

Author : A B C Whipple
Publisher : Purple House Press
ISBN 13 : 9781948959544
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd written by A B C Whipple and published by Purple House Press. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A difficult mission, a mutinous crew, treacherous waters, and merchant ships bearing cargoes of gold, silk, diamonds and rubies...all awaited Captain William Kidd as he found himself caught up in the doomed voyage of the Adventure Galley. But did this well-respected seaman, familiar to New Yorkers and Londoners alike as a prosperous, honest and experienced skipper, understand exactly what he was to do? After being chosen by King William's representative to undertake this secret expedition, Captain Kidd meticulously prepared to sail around the Cape of Good Hope never dreaming of the fate awaiting him upon his return. Adventure abounds in this book complete with intrigue, pirates, unruly sailors, treasure hunting and double-crossing government officials. Carefully researched, this dramatically recounted story of a ship captain and his mysterious voyage will keep readers captivated to the very end. 137 pages with 11 black and white drawings by H.B Vestal and a two-page map of Kidd's voyage.

Author : Addison Beecher Colvin Whipple
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 9780394904221
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd written by Addison Beecher Colvin Whipple and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1970 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of the seventeenth-century New York merchant concentrates on the last six years of his life and the mission which led to his conviction and execution.

Author : A B C Whipple
Publisher : Purple House Press
ISBN 13 : 9781948959551
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd written by A B C Whipple and published by Purple House Press. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A difficult mission, a mutinous crew, treacherous waters, and merchant ships bearing cargoes of gold, silk, diamonds and rubies...all awaited Captain William Kidd as he found himself caught up in the doomed voyage of the Adventure Galley. But did this well-respected seaman, familiar to New Yorkers and Londoners alike as a prosperous, honest and experienced skipper, understand exactly what he was to do? After being chosen by King William's representative to undertake this secret expedition, Captain Kidd meticulously prepared to sail around the Cape of Good Hope never dreaming of the fate awaiting him upon his return. Adventure abounds in this book complete with intrigue, pirates, unruly sailors, treasure hunting and double-crossing government officials. Carefully researched, this dramatically recounted story of a ship captain and his mysterious voyage will keep readers captivated to the very end. 11 black and white drawings by H.B Vestal and a two-page map of Kidd's voyage.

Author : Craig Cabell
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783032863
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Captain Kidd written by Craig Cabell and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The execution of Captain William Kidd on 23 May 1701 is one of the most controversial and revealing episodes in the long history of piracy. The legend that has grown up around Kidds final voyage, his concealed treasure and the dubious conduct of his trial, has made him into one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures from the golden age of piracy. For either Kidd was a legal privateer or he was a wicked pirate indeed he has been described as one of the most feared pirates to sail the high seas. But his story is complex and ambiguous. This timely new account of Kidds life and seafaring career reassesses the man and his legend it makes compelling reading.

Author : Cornelius Neale Dalton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Real Captain Kidd written by Cornelius Neale Dalton and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Stevens Cabot Abbott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Captain William Kidd written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : History Nerds
Publisher : History Nerds
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book William Kidd written by History Nerds and published by History Nerds. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling voyage through the notorious exploits of one of history's most enigmatic figures in "William Kidd." In this captivating account, delve into the life and adventures of the infamous William Kidd, a man whose name became synonymous with piracy during the Golden Age of the high seas. Set against the backdrop of the 17th century, this succinct yet comprehensive book unravels the tale of William Kidd, a privateer turned pirate, whose story is shrouded in mystery and controversy. Known for his cunning tactics, Kidd sailed the treacherous waters of the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean, preying on merchant vessels in pursuit of untold riches. As you navigate the pages, discover Kidd's early years as a respected privateer commissioned by European powers, and witness the gradual descent into the world of piracy as his fortunes took a perilous turn. Explore the legends and myths surrounding Kidd's buried treasure, hidden on distant, exotic islands, and separate fact from fiction as you uncover the truth behind the man behind the legend. The narrative skillfully weaves together historical records, eyewitness accounts, and maritime lore to paint a vivid portrait of Captain Kidd. From his daring exploits to his dramatic trial and eventual execution, each chapter unveils a different facet of Kidd's complex character, leaving readers with a nuanced understanding of this enigmatic pirate.

Author : Barry Clifford
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060959827
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Return to Treasure Island and the Search for Captain Kidd written by Barry Clifford and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-11-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the help of the Discovery Channel, undersea explorer Barry Clifford fields an expedition that includes some of America's top experts in shipwreck recovery. Their goal is to find, identify, and possibly excavate the remains of history's most famous pirate ship: Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley. The search takes them to a tiny island off the coast of Madagascar, Sainte Marie, known to historians as the model for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Return to Treasure Island and the Search for Captain Kidd weaves together two exciting stories: the saga of Captain William Kidd, one of history's most baffling and mysterious figures, and Barry Clifford's obsessive quest to find perhaps the most notorious pirate ship of all time. The result is a tale of treasure and adventure that ends in death -- both Kidd's and, three hundred years later, that of a rival archaeologist who attempts to stop Clifford's expedition.

Author : Rebecca Stefoff
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1502602040
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Captain Kidd written by Rebecca Stefoff and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the life of Captain Kidd, the privateer-turned-pirate who is rumored to have buried a massive treasure near New England.

Author : Richard Zacks
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 1401398189
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pirate Hunter written by Richard Zacks and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2003-06-18 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody knows the legend of Captain Kidd, America's most ruthless buccanneer. Few people realize that the facts of his life make for a much better tale. Kidd was actually a tough New York sea captain hired to chase pirates, a married war hero whose secret mission took a spectacularly bad turn. This harrowing tale traces Kidd's voyages in the 1690s from his home near Wall Street to Whitehall Palace in London, from the ports of the Caribbean to a secret pirate paradise off Madagascar. Author Richard Zacks, during his research, also unearthed the story of a long forgotten rogue named Robert Culliford, who dogged Kidd and led Kidd's crew to mutiny not once but twice. The lives of Kidd and Culliford play out like an unscripted duel: one man would hang in the harbor, the other would walk away with the treasure. Filled with superb writing and impeccable research, The Pirate Hunter is both a masterpiece of historical detective work and a ripping good yarn, and it delivers something rare: an authentic pirate story for grown-ups.