The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Gold
US $15.58
Condition:
Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: Dallas, Texas, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, May 24 and Thu, May 29 to 43230
Returns:
60 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
Special financing available. See terms and apply now- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:156845494064
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781639365951
- Book Title
- Pirate King : the Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Genre
- Science, History
- Topic
- Earth Sciences / Geography, Maritime History & Piracy
- Item Weight
- 16.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pegasus Books
ISBN-10
1639365958
ISBN-13
9781639365951
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6061254236
Product Key Features
Book Title
Pirate King : the Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Earth Sciences / Geography, Maritime History & Piracy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2024-442683
Reviews
Cowan and Kingsley's account of pirate history, woven within a broader narrative of religious tensions, international trade and Anglo-Scottish relations during the Stuart era, is a worthy tale to tell. Avery's story sizzles with drama, and to consider his possible interaction with Defoe is tantalizing. Proof, once again, that our understanding of the past is written in the sand, and for those who dive deep enough, there are treasures lurking, and sparkling jewels waiting to be uncovered.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
910.45
Synopsis
The incredible story of the "Robin Hood of the Seas," who absconded with millions during the Golden Age of Piracy and who harbored an even greater secret., The incredible story of the "Robin Hood of the Seas," who absconded with millions during the Golden Age of Piracy and who harbored an even greater secret. Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air--and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. What happened to the notorious Avery has been pirate history's most baffling cold case for centuries. Now, in a remote archive, a coded letter written by "Avery the Pirate" himself, years after he disappeared, reveals a stunning truth. He was a pirate that came in from the cold . . . In The Pirate King, Sean Kingsley and Rex Cowan brilliantly tie Avery to the shadowy lives of two other icons of the early 18th century, including Daniel Defoe, the world-famous novelist and--as few people know--a deep-cover spy with more than a hundred pseudonyms, and Archbishop Thomas Tenison, a Protestant with a hatred of Catholic France. Sean Kingsley and Rex Cowan's The Pirate King brilliantly reveals the untold epic story of Henry Avery in all it's colorful glory--his exploits, his survival, his secret double life, and how he inspired the golden age of piracy.
LC Classification Number
G537.A9K5 2024
Item description from the seller
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (46,542)
- e***a (2154)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseHIGHLY RECOMMENDED EBAY SELLER !! MY EBAY PURCHASED ORDER ARRIVED SAFELY PACKAGED AND AS SPECIFIED AND DESCRIBED IN THE LISTING BY THE EBAY SELLER. I RECEIVED OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONS AND OVERALL CUSTOMER SERVICE. A TRUE VALUED AND TRUSTED EBAY SELLER IN MY OPINION !! THANK YOU.
- -***l (3994)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasebook exactly as described 👌 and with a really great price 😀; luv the large print; packaged well; wrapped in plastic packing bag but extra tight 👏; no bent corners on cover or pages; book arrived in perfect condition 💯; fast shipping; books always look good from this top-notch seller 🙂; makes me a happy repeat customer 😉; transaction was smooth from beginning to end; excellent customer service and an A+ seller 😎; thanks ☺️
- 3***4 (71)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book I purchased exceeded my expectations! The quality was outstanding, and the appearance was exactly as described—pristine and well-maintained. The packaging was secure and protective, ensuring the book arrived in perfect condition. This transaction truly offered great value for the price, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Highly recommend this seller for their attention to detail and excellent service!
More to explore :
- James Avery Bookmarks,
- Stephen King Action, Adventure Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Adventure Magazines,
- James Avery Silver Bookmarks,
- Henry James Fiction & Books,
- King Magazines,
- Adventure Fiction Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Stephen King It Books,
- Adventure Fiction Paperbacks Books,
- Action & Adventure Cassettes Plays