The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 2 (of 3)

"The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 2" by Walter Thornbury is a captivating historical fiction, set during the Golden Age of Buccaneering, that follows the dangerous lives of pirates in the Caribbean. The story centers around Sir Henry Morgan, a Welshman turned pirate, and his audacious raids on Spanish settlements, beginning with the capture of St. Catherine and continuing with attacks on places like Port au Prince and Porto Bello. Readers get a close look at Morgan's intelligence and courage as a leader, as well as the tensions between pirate groups from different countries, all set against the backdrop of intense battles and the moral challenges of pirate life, suggesting how Morgan built toward legendary pirate status.