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The Pirate Hunter

By: Richard Zacks
Narrated by: Michael Prichard
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Captain Kidd has gone down in history as America's most ruthless buccaneer. However, Captain William Kidd was no career cut-throat; he was a tough, successful New York sea captain who was hired to chase pirates. His three year odyssey pitted him against arrogant Royal Navy commanders, jealous East India Company captains, storms, starvation, angry natives, and above all, flesh-and-blood pirates. Across the oceans of the world, the pirate hunter, Kidd, pursued the pirate, Culliford. One man would hang in the harbor; the other would walk away with the treasure. The Pirate Hunter is both a masterpiece of historical detective work and a page-turner.©2002 Richard Zacks (P)2003 Tantor Media, Inc. 17th Century Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Americas Armed Forces Colonial Period Europe Great Britain Historical Military Military & War Modern Naval Forces United States World

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"Entertaining, richly detailed, and authoritatively narrated, Zacks's account of the life of legendary seaman William Kidd delivers a first-rate story....Zacks' book is a treasure, indeed." (Publishers Weeekly)
"Zacks fills our minds with the sights, sounds, and even the smells of the seventeenth century, and he rescues William Kidd from eternal damnation. A lively, educational, thoroughly spellbinding trip back in time." (Booklist)
"Enthralling....rich and riotous." (Time)
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Well researched, deftly written and masterfully read this Audiobook is an interesting listen for lovers of fiction as well as non-fiction. It is no easy task to bring legend to life and harder still when the truth does not parallel that legend. The author manages to bring Captain Kidd's story, and the time period, alive in this fascinating look at piracy - and not all the pirates being sailors, some are politicians, businessmen and royalty. This was a fun listen and worth the purchase.

Aaaargh Matey, Listen to this tale!

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Well read. Interesting facts about what took place on the seas. Learned more about the trials in England at that time. Recognized names in history from the story. All and all a well written and read book.

Pirate Hunter

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Of greed, treachery, and double dealing wherein the usual suspects are innocent hoodwinked patsies. Although the The author admirably exonerates this subject,Captain Kidd remains a name synonymous with piracy. There is simply no happy ending or moral tale to the story of Captain Kidd. His nemesis seems to profit as a perfect Joseph Stalin of the high seas. A perfect Iago of treachery, in league with other fat cats and bigwigs to use, manipulate, and ultimately destroy a decent man and his family. Well researched and almost tedious detail I took from the book was the old Sicilian proverb that it is good to trust but it’s better not to. Interesting but ultimately gloomy and depressing

A Perfectly maddening tale...

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Enjoyable biography of William Kidd. Interesting listen that includes brings in the lives of pirates and others who crossed paths with Kidd. Peels back the myths that have grown up around the legend of Captain Kidd.

Well written, well read

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As the previous reviewer said, this was not bad, but was not nearly as good as Empire of the Blue Water. The narration was not as good and the continuity was not either. But overall it was well written and well narrated and I would recommend it.

Not bad

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I felt it had way to much details and explanation and varies from the story to much. the book is good but I was hoping for more of a smooth following and not jumping around and getting stuck on background on everything. just my opinion. listen for yourself. I liked it.

good historical account

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another example of historical greed. Google to know the legal system ha evolved since then.

most interesting and entertaining

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The book gave you the reader an in-depth feeling of the complex situation Captain Kidd found himself. The gossipy backstabbing and political shrewdness slowly closed the noose to where there was no escape and the bitterness of his betrayal stuck with my long after I finished this book. Certainly an important read for all who seek the truth hidden in what we call history!

Thought provoking

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This is one account of great injustice done to a man.
I was totally taken by this book.
Well written, awesome performance and an engaging story.
One has a sense of being there with the characters.
# Historical Detective Work, # Piracy, # Betrayed Hero, # Injustice, # Politics, # Tagsgiving, # Sweepstakes,

Grievously sad...

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great story. Loved the facts and historical explanations. History repeats itself, still dealing with crooks and hooligans in govt. Poor Capt Kidd,!

Capt Kidd is NOT A PIRATE!

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