Pieces of Eight
336 pages, 6 13/100 x 9 1/4
13 tables, 16 b&w maps, 20 b/w line art, 60 b/w photos
Hardcover
Release Date:12 Jan 2016
ISBN:9780813061580
Pieces of Eight
More Archaeology of Piracy
Edited by Charles R. Ewen and Russell K. Skowronek
University Press of Florida
“Anyone interested in historical archaeology, seafaring, and of course, piracy on the high seas as well as on land will enjoy this book.”–Donny L. Hamilton, director, Conservation Research Laboratory, Texas A&M University. explores the newest findings in the maritime archaeology of piracy. The contributors examine the latest discoveries at Captain Henry Morgan’s encampments and recount William Kidd’s epic capture of the ., and even Hollywood’s portrayal of pirates. Pieces of Eight is a thrilling and eye-opening view of pirate life–as well as the final underwater resting places of their ships.
Interesting and thought provoking.’—International Journal of Maritime History
. is professor of anthropology and history at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and coauthor of several books including .
