Classic texts on Piracy
- General History of the Pyrates byCall Number: General Collection, Floor 5 G535 .D43 1972bPublication Date: 1724Considered the major source of information about piracy in the early 18th century, this fascinating history by the author of "Robinson Crusoe" profiles the deeds of Edward (Blackbeard) Teach, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonny, others.
E-BOOK EDITIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. CHECK THE ONLINE CATALOG FOR MORE EDITIONS. - Buccaneers of AmericaCall Number: Also Available in the Alkek Library- F2161 .E839Explore this classic eyewitness piracy account, first published in 1678 with a 3D digital model to simulate turning the pages of a real book."
Audio also available for this book.
Online exhibit from the Library of Congress. - Sea-wolves of the Mediterranean; the grand period of the Moslem corsairs byPublication Date: 1910E-book available via Hathi Trust database.
Additional Books
- Pirates of the Barbary byPublication Date: 2005
These books are not owned by the Alkek Library but, they can be requested via our Interlibrary Loan service and we will borrow them from another library. This is a free service available to current Texas State Students, Faculty, Staff. NOTE: This process takes 7-10 days for books.
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- Pirate Wars byPublication Date: 2005
- Republic of Pirates byALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIO BOOK VIA INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Key books on Piracy
There are many books on Pirates and Piracy, here are just a few good places to explore the topic-
Bandits at Sea: A Pirate Reader by Call Number: G535 .B26 2001Publication Date: 2001- Barbary Legend byCall Number: DT201 .F5 1974
Barbary Wars by Call Number: E335 .L36 2005Publication Date: 2005- Buccaneers of America; a true account of the most remarkable... byCall Number: F2161 .E839Publication Date: 1967
- Captives: Britain, Empire and the World 1600-1850 byISBN: 0224059254
The End of Barbary Terror by Call Number: E365 .L45 2006ISBN: 9780195189940Also available as an electronic book
The Sultan's Admiral: The Life of Barbarossa by Call Number: DR509.B22 B7 2009
Villains of All Nations:Atlantic pirates in the golden age by Call Number: F106 .R42 2004Publication Date: 2004
