The buccaneers and marooners of America : $b Being an account of the famous adventures and daring deeds of certain notorious freebooters of the Spanish Main

"The Buccaneers and Marooners of America: Being an Account of the Famous Adventures, and Daring Deeds of Certain Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main" by A. O. Exquemelin, a historical account edited by Howard Pyle, recounts the daring exploits of infamous pirates and buccaneers in the Caribbean. The book paints a vivid picture of their audacious lives and recounts the author's journey from France to Tortuga. It sets the stage for the interactions between the Spanish and French that defined the lawlessness of the region. From enduring hardship as a servant to becoming involved with pirates, the author foreshadows tales of daring exploits of iconic figures like Captain Henry Morgan, capturing the adventurous spirit of piracy during this tumultuous period.