The Pirates of Panama or, The Buccaneers of America; a True Account of the Famous Adventures and Daring Deeds of Sir Henry Morgan and Other Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main

"The Pirates of Panama" by A. O. Exquemelin is a late 17th-century historical account that unveils the gripping lives and audacious actions of infamous pirates, prominently featuring Sir Henry Morgan and other buccaneers in the Spanish Main. Combining personal experiences with thrilling stories, the author illuminates the world of Caribbean piracy and the intense clashes between pirates and colonial empires. The book starts with the author's voyage with the French West India Company toward Tortuga in 1666, capturing the harsh realities of sea travel, like severe storms and confrontations with English ships. The early chapters paint a clear picture of maritime existence, portraying sailor traditions and the landscape of Tortuga, destined to become a piracy center, and suggests the author's difficult path from company employee to a player within the buccaneering world, setting the stage for exhilarating tales of piracy.