The History of the Buccaneers of America – Exquemelin – 1856 | Illustrated Pirate History

The history of the buccaneers of America is an incredible history of pirates and buccaneers of the Caribbean by Exquemelin, complete with illustrations!

In 1666, Exquemelin set sail toward the Antilles when his ship was attacked by pirates headed for Tortuga. He, himself, eventually became a pirate and participated in raids and lootings.

His book of sea adventures speaks of shipwrecks, sea battles, and Spanish buccaneers in the Americas, Indies, and South Sea. Editions of this book printed after 1851 include new notices of pirates off the coast of New England!

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Buccaneers of America: Containing Detailed Accounts of Those Bold and Daring Freebooters
• Author(s): Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin
• Publisher: Boston, Sanborn, Carter and Bazin
• Edition: 1856 edition
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Binding: Brown cloth hardcover
• Size:  9.25in x 6in (23.5cm x 15cm)
• Collation: 484 pp
• Illustrations: 14 full-page engravings
• Contents Include:
  • Narratives of raids and voyages
  • Notices of pirate activity near New England
  • Scenes from the South Sea and Spanish Main
  • Notable stories from Captain Morgan
  • References to treaties and commerce between pirates and Native American tribes
• Reference(s): Sabin 23494

Condition:

Good. Corners rubbed, edges worn, and spine ends softened. Gilt spine titling remains intact. Moderate to heavy foxing and staining visible throughout the interior. Binding secure and intact.

Why Collect This?

• American edition of a piracy classic
• Features 14 engravings documenting sea battles and raids
• Includes expanded text on pirate activity near New England

Item Number: #29491