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Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates

Author:
Eric Jay Dolin
Read by:
Paul Brion
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Ratings
Book
393
Narrator
63
Release Date
October 16, 2018
Duration
10 hours 30 minutes
Summary
Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy's 'Golden Age'—spanning the late 1600s through the early 1700s—when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Bestselling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an early display of solidarity against the Crown, and then violently opposed them. Through engrossing episodes of roguish glamour and extreme brutality, Dolin depicts the star pirates of this period, among them towering Blackbeard, ill-fated Captain Kidd, and sadistic Edward Low, who delighted in torturing his prey. Also brilliantly detailed are the pirates' manifold enemies, including colonial governor John Winthrop and evangelist Cotton Mather. Upending popular misconceptions and cartoonish stereotypes, Dolin provides this wholly original account of the seafaring outlaws whose raids reflect the precarious nature of American colonial life.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Kathleen L. Sep 2020

Interesting historical account of pirates. A little plodding but still worth a read if you really like pirates.

Profile Avatar Edward B. Jun 2023

if you like pirates you will like this book

Profile Avatar Christopher K. Sep 2020

Excellent content. Narrator a little dry.

Profile Avatar Shane S. Dec 2020

Amazing book loved it all

Profile Avatar Evan K. Feb 2025

A great history of piracy. The book does a fine job going over some of the most notable characters in piracy. Narrator is without personality, but the topic is interesting enough to keep a listener.

Profile Avatar Marty Aug 2024

Very dull, not very exciting.

The content was very interesting but the author was boring.

Profile Avatar Jeanne B. Oct 2023

Lots of details about various incidents, but no real insight tying it all together to get idea of what pirating and privateering was like overall. Narrator was okay.

Profile Avatar Jason C. Jul 2023

Found this really interesting, his last 20 minutes were dumb but in all it was a great read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

Very enlightening. Don't forget 'Talk like a Pirate Day' in September!

Profile Avatar Tim S. Jun 2023

Very entertaining and informative. A good read

Profile Avatar Scott N. Jun 2023

boring as hell

Profile Avatar Gary W. Jun 2023

OUTSTANDING book. A Buddy recommended this book. Being a West Texan, I have been to many of the places and area in this book. Texas school systems have always been big on Texas history but this book takes it way deeper. It isn’t just this area but from Mexico to Nebraska. It is not just about any particular tribe but white man/Indian interactions. I will probably “read” it a 3rd time. Do yourself a solid & get this.

Profile Avatar Brian B. May 2023

Not what I was expecting but overall decent book. It’s more information than story form…..

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2022

Good read about the "golden age" of piracy. The narrator was a bit dull.

Profile Avatar Mark Trevithick May 2022

"Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates" is an amazing book. The lives of the various pirates, their crews, and often the illegal interactions with local businesses is far from the tales and movies we've heard and watched. The character of the various pirates run the gamut from relatively benign if that's possible to murderous villains'. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Profile Avatar Michael C. Apr 2022

Interesting historical account of pirates, a little repetitive.

Profile Avatar Michael K. Aug 2021

Great listen! Very informative and entertaining! I highly recommend this audiobook if you are interested in pirates

Profile Avatar Michael F. Jul 2021

This is a great read if you like piracy and history. Very well written and keeps you wanting more

Profile Avatar Kenneth A. Jul 2021

Great historical account of pirates. A great listen.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

If I thought I loved pirates before, I didn't love them right.

Profile Avatar David J. Nov 2020

Narrator has good diction, but this is not a good fit for a book about pirates. Also mispronounces some English place-names. The book is very interesting and well researched.

Profile Avatar Joseph H. Oct 2020

interesting and informative.

Profile Avatar Donald C. Oct 2020

Good stories. But the narration is lethally dull. Do not listen to this book while driving!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2020

Terrible book

Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates

Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates

Author: Eric Jay Dolin
Read by: Paul Brion
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