Spanish Pirate

A historical adventure book set in the Caribbean Sea during the late 17th century. Set amidst the tempestuous waves of the Caribbean, "Betrayal on the Spanish Seas" plunges readers into a world of naval warfare, daring escapades, and unexpected romance. As the iconic Spanish galleon Santa Maria faces the audacious attack of the English ship Venture, commanded by the fearless pirate Sam Chartres, the line between enemy and ally blurs, igniting passion in the midst of chaos. The story begins aboard the Santa Maria as it is ruthlessly assailed by Captain Sam Chartres, a rogue pirate whose ...

Uncover the allure and depth of the Caribbean paradise known as Jamaica with the riveting eBook, Unearthing Jamaica. This immersive literary journey lifts Jamaica's vibrant history, values, and lifestyle, offering readers an unparalleled insider's perspective. From the deep-rooted origins of the Arawaks, this narrative unfolds the majestic, often tumultuous saga of this fascinating nation. Relive Columbus's arrival, the Spanish Occupation, and heady tales of golden age piracy. Delve deeper to experience the birth, growth, and impact of Reggae, the voice of the island. Indulge in an ...

Transforma la hora de dormir en un viaje mágico de autodescubrimiento y calma con esta cautivadora colección de cuentos. Noches tranquilas, días llenos de confianza: cada cuento antes de dormir está diseñado para inspirar confianza, fomentar la atención plena y promover el pensamiento positivo, lo que conduce a un sueño reparador y una mañana más brillante.

She’s fleeing the secrets of her dangerous past. A swashbuckling privateer is her last hope. And the Inquisition is closing in… Captain Ethan Becket, a former Charles Town minister, sails the seas as a privateer, leaving behind the God who took everything from him. When his sister is taken by his enemies, he sets off to Cartagena in pursuit. Little does he expect his new Spanish governess to stow away on his ship. Yet her offer of help to free his sister is too tempting to pass up. And her beauty, both inside and out, is too attractive for his embittered heart to protect itself against....

Piracy and the Making of the Spanish Pacific World demonstrates that piracy is key to explaining the surprising longevity of Spain's Asian empire, which survived the Age of Revolutions and endured almost to the end of the nineteenth century. It offers important new insight into piracy's impact on the trajectory of globalization and European imperial expansion in maritime Asia.

Cada año durante la Nochevieja, todos los piratas del mundo se reúnen en una vieja taberna para contar sus aventuras al resto de sus compañeros. Esta vez el motivo de la reunión es diferente: ¡un peligroso ladrón se está colando en sus barcos para robarles el botín! Por esta razón el capitán del club de los piratas, con ayuda de sus fieles grumetes, ha creado un ingenioso plan para atrapar al ladrón. La «cacería» será esta noche. ¡Uy, qué nervios! ¿Qué ocurrirá? ***Una divertida historia infantil para disfrutar con los pequeños de la casa***

In 1690, a dramatic account of piracy was published in Mexico City. The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramírez described the incredible adventures of a poor Spanish-American carpenter who was taken captive by British pirates near the Philippines and forced to work for them for two years. After circumnavigating the world, he was freed and managed to return to Mexico, where the Spanish viceroy commissioned the well-known Mexican scholar Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora to write down Ramírez's account as part of an imperial propaganda campaign against pirates.

Mientras Cristoforo Colombo navega para descubrir nuevas tierras, su vida se ve envuelta en una tormenta diseñada insospechadamente por sus enemigos; fuerzas desconocidas le acechan mientras navega en su exploración de las Nuevas Indias. Su exitoso descubrimiento y sus títulos de Gobernador, Almirante y Virrey, convierten sus viajes en una larga vida de amenazas. Una conspiración se vuelve contra su vida cuando el ambicioso Papa Alejandro, el español Borja, haciendo caso a los consejos de Nicolás Maquiaveli, se embarca en un plan para poner las Nuevas Indias bajo el poder y el control...

Can childhood sweethearts find their way back together with pirates, intrigue, and an ocean between them? Samuel Vargas has been in love with Georgia Ann Cooper since their youth. But so has his brother, who already has the means and stature in society to support her. While Samuel can’t compete with his brother’s elegance, he can do what he does best—sailing and sword-fighting. He’s determined to make his fortune as a privateer and prove he can provide a secure future for Georgia Ann…if only she’ll wait for him. Georgia Ann Cooper’s heart races when she thinks of Samuel Vargas...

Hook. The most infamous pirate captain in literature. Who was he really? How did he come to be the captain of the brigantine Jolly Roger? Why did he claim the name of ‘Hook’ to replace the name he had been born with? What drove a student from one of England’s most prestigious schools to seek his fame and fortune as the supreme pirate of the Spanish Main? Sir James Barrie gave us hints about the extraordinary James Hook that only teased at answering these questions and many others. The answer to those many questions is not a tale just for children. From the dives of Tortuga to the sea-...

In 1500 Spanish sailing ships began hauling gold from South America to Spain. Trade winds caused them to sail near the western coast of Florida, where pirates learned to gather to prey upon them. Thus it was that for 300 years the western coast of Florida became infamous as a pirate lair. We explore this, finding a unique cultural enigma. To have lived in the periods between 1500 and 1800 was not easy. Life was often unjust, hard, brutal, and short. Especially if you were poor. Yet in the midst of this period of injustice and cruelty, the unique practice of piracy created opportunities for ...

Una pirata enamorada es parte de una serie de tres libros: Richard Ainsworth, Una pirata enamorada y Querida Intrigante, cuyos protagonistas son los cuatro propietarios de La Maison des Antilles, una destilería de ron en la isla caribeña de Santa Lucia. En Querida intrigante encontrareis los motivos de Jean-Jacques Mercier, el dueño original de la destilería, de buscar tres socios más para su negocio. En Una pirata enamorada os enamorareis de los primeros dos socios de Jean-Jacques, William y Clarissa. Richard Ainsworth es el cuarto socio. Todos los libros pueden leerse ...

A timeless European classic. 7 million copies in 7 languages. Three generations of fans. And now finally in English! Who are you, really? A beautiful tale of extraordinary people in an extraordinary land. In 1726, a Polish-Virginian in trouble with the law took to the sea and was stranded on an uninhabited Caribbean island. His only desire was to survive and find a way back to his civilization. But fate had other plans: he would meet a tribe of Native Americans and they would adopt him. The Polish Virginian would become someone new and different, someone he had no idea he could be: John ...

Guía de un oficial de la Marina Real para seducir a una muchacha pirata: Ir de incógnito como un camarada pirata Robar besos siempre que sea posible No te enamores, por muy tentadora que sea tu muchacha pirata Brianna Holland siempre ha sido libre. Lleva toda una vida sin conocer los barrotes de ninguna jaula hasta que la capturan en Port Royal cuando intenta ayudar a escapar a otro pirata. Enfrentada súbitamente a la horca a menos que revele la ubicación de su padre a la Marina Real, se aferra a la esperanza que le brinda un nuevo prisionero en su celda. El pícaro y seductor Nicholas ...

En África, la terrible tribu de los tragaldabas amenaza con comerse a la hermosa Floripondia. El pirata Garrapata no lo duda un segundo y se lanza a otra gran aventura. ¿A qué terribles peligros se enfrentará esta vez? Un libro en el que se muestra la importancia de la amistad en la superación de dificultades.

Guía de una dama para sobrevivir a bordo de un barco pirata: 1) Vestirse de grumete. 2) Evitar beber demasiado ron cuando el apuesto capitán esté cerca. 3) No dejar que el capitán te bese… otra vez. Lo último que Roberta Harcourt necesita es verse atrapada en un barco con piratas. Tras ser separada de su padre cuando su barco es atacado, Roberta termina siendo la invitada renuente del pecaminosamente apuesto capitán Dominic Grey. Él le da dos opciones: compartir su cama y mantener su vida de dama, o dormir en el suelo de su camarote y vivir como un grumete hasta que él decida ...

Uncover the connection between a teenager coming of age in 1960s America and pirates from the 1700s in a epic romance that spans centuries.In the the summer of 1966, teen "shag" dancer Billy Dunagan and his two friends are working as lifeguards at Ocean Drive along the South Carolina coast. When Billy falls for a girl with a mysterious connection to the past, he's drawn into the perfect storm of circumstances that will change his life forever.Billy's new life unfolds in sometimes exhilarating, sometimes heartbreaking ways, and on this journey, he discovers his wife's mysterious past that ...

Romance histórico sáfico. Un amor prohibido. Una libertad que podría costarle la vida. Escapar de un matrimonio arreglado ya era bastante arriesgado… enamorarse de la pirata que tiene la llave de su libertad podría ser mortal. Isabella Montgomery siempre ha soñado con aventuras y libertad. Pero su familia la ve como un simple instrumento para obtener riqueza y estatus. Negándose a aceptar un futuro que no eligió, Isabella se escapa y se oculta en un barco mercante rumbo a Port Royal, decidida a tomar el control de su destino. Pero la libertad no dura mucho. Capturada y arrastrada ...

Apasionantes relatos de piratas, bandidos, y bandoleros inspirados en personajes de los últimos quinientos años de historia de América. Piratas cuyo escenario es el mar en la época de la Colonia, bandidos y bandoleros cuyas andanzas tenían lugar en selvas, montañas, desiertos y veredas en tiempos de la República.

NOMADS - SCAVENGERS: La Asesina de Mundos En nombre de la Compañía Zefren, Nea lleva a cabo operaciones de salvamento que la llevan a las regiones más remotas de la galaxia. En su misión actual, conoce a Iona. Una chica misteriosa y única superviviente de una catástrofe espacial ocurrida hace miles de años.Los Carroñeros. Este es el nombre que reciben las bandas de aventureros y soldados de fortuna que buscan tesoros y secretos tras numerosas guerras. A la caza constante del gran golpe, recorren la galaxia de Asgaroon perseguidos por los secuaces de una poderosa autoridad imperial. ...