Blackbeard's Last Stand
Blackbeard's Last Stand Blackbeard's Last Stand Introduction The legend of Blackbeard is based on historical fact. He was at the height of his fame between 1716 and 1718. So, in just two short years, one man became the most famous pirate of all time! During the 18th century pirates sailed the seas, attacking and robbing ships to make their fortune. Pirate battle, around 1650. The pirate ship is flying a pirate flap and is attracting another ship. Blackbeard was a real-life man called Edw
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Blackbeard's Last Stand
Blackbeard's Last Stand
Introduction
The legend of Blackbeard is based on historical fact.He was at the height of his fame between 1716 and 1718.So, in just two short years, one man became the most famous pirate of all time!
During the 18th century pirates sailed the seas, attacking and robbing ships to make their fortune.
Pirate battle, around 1650. The pirate ship is flying a pirate flap and is attracting another ship.
Blackbeard was a real-life man called Edward Drummond or Teach.
This nickname and the man himself were feared all along the east coast of America.He was huge and struck fear into the hearts of his victims.Others were daring, but Blackbeard was a madman who was afraid of nothing.He was as cruel to his own crew as to his enemies.
The Governor of Virginia begged the British Navy to help.He must be stopped or no ship would ever be safe!
This is the story of Blackbeard's Last Stand.
This picture shows the ideal pirate, holding the blade of a dapper in his mouth. A pirate ship is also shown.
CHAPTER 1 He's Pure Evil
Lieutenant R Maynard RN, You are here by ordered to pursue and take prisoner,or if he be not compliant, to kill, the pirate known as Blackbeard.
Blackbeard - the name made my blood run cold.I read the letter for the third time, hoping there was some mistake. But there was no mistake.It was addressed to me - Lieutenant Robert Maynard - and my orders were clear.I was to hunt down the pirate Blackbeard and bring him back, dead or alive.
Don't think I'm a coward. I'd spent half my life in the Royal Navy.And I'd fought in more battles than I can remember.Pirates don't scare me. But I'd never faced anyone like Blackbeard.He wasn't just another pirate. He was a monster, a fire-breathing madman.
Blackbeard's name was known far and wide in America.Some people said he was the devil himself.And no wonder they were scared. No one was safe from Blackbeard.He sailed off the coast of Carolina, robbing every ship he set eyes on.
Blackbeard, around 1715. Note, the flaming brands in his air.
