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| Blackbeard: A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America | 
 enlarge | Author: Margaret Hoffman
Publisher: Coastal Plains Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $24.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 833815
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 300
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 096073001X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780960730018
ASIN: 096073001X
Publication Date: November 1998
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Condition: New in shrinkwrap! No remainder marks.Ships within hours from Charleston, SC. Established seller with nearly 10 years of online history.
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Product Description
For two years, until his untimely death in 1718, the notorious pirate wreaked havoc on Atlantic coastal shipping. Many tales have been told about the bold deeds of this tall and wild sea rover, but few know about a daring crime that linked Blackbeard with the highest levels of government, a crime that would send two colonies to war and foreshadow the American Revolution. In her page-turning narrative based on a true story, Margaret Hoffman spins a tale of political intrigue, villainy and romance. Her infamous pirate emerges as a man of considerable charm and gallantry who not only becomes the confidant of the governor of North Carolina, but also wins the heart of a beautiful young heiress. Legends and myths about Blackbeard continue three centuries after his death, but the true story is the most incredible of all. With the recent discovery of Blackbeard's sunken ship, 'Queen Anne's Revenge', this book is sure to become as much a treasure as that ill-fated but much sought after shipwreck.
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 EPIC ADVENTURE DELIVERS October 22, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Blackbeard is a novel of action and romance that rings true historically and will satisfy any adventure fan. In the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter and Tarzan, Hoffman has delivered a manly character whose lust for life, adventure and fortune is balanced by an equally ardent passion for love. The plot is tight and compelling, the characters well-conceived, and the fast-paced action sequences lend directly to the story. The title character, Blackbeard, is convincing and multi-dimensional. Hoffman deftly delivers a portrait of Blackbeard that satisfies expectations and surprises the reader with a clear picture of the deeply emotional, sometimes savage, but always real man behind the tall tales.
Passion and Epic Adventure October 16, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is plenty of "villainy and murder" as promised in the title of Ms. Hoffman's riveting pirate novel, but they are only tastes of the overall sensuous feast of love and death in "Blackbeard." The author has successfully blended historical accuracy with the pirate mythos in a consistently intriguing story. Blackbeard's love interest and the subtle and thrilling erotic bond between the pirate and his lady are filled with the longing and romance found in many great adventures. Hoffman's novel follows in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter and Tarzan series, presenting a robust, manly character whose lust for action is matched by his passion for love. An exciting and satisfying read!
 Blackbeard September 20, 2001
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I read this book because I was looking for an action-packed adventure
story about the greatest pirate of all time, Blackbeard. Even the
title makes the book sound exciting. However, the book was very
disappointing. Most of it centers around Blackbeard falling in love
with a local girl. The author portrays Blackbeard as a gentleman who
is really kind-hearted on the inside but happens to be in the
profession of piracy. This is an incredibly sappy romance novel with a
little bit of history thrown in for kicks. The...imagery is severely
lacking.
Amazing book about the legend August 17, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After I finished this book, I could not wait too read more! It was a very well written publication about one of history's most feared yet respected pirates of all time. The last 6 chapters seemed to be read in minutes as the story became more intriging by the word. This is a MUST read for any pirate fanatic!
A Romantic Blackbeard? July 25, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of the best books about Colonial America I've read; especially the history of North Carolina. Margaret Hoffman molds Blackbeard into a romantic and likeable fellow. Relying on authentic documents along with some fictional accounts, she has written a very readable book about the famous pirate who, still today, is a legend along the Carolina coast. For anyone who enjoys reading about the history of the original colonies along with it's notorious characters, this is excellent reading. From Governors Eden and Spotswood to poor little Anne Hassell (Eden's "pawn"), the author has brought everyone into real life. If this is indeed her first book, as the dust jacket implies, I'm looking forward to reading her future novels.
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