Who Was Blackbeard?
Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, likely originated from Bristol, England. He started his maritime journey as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. After settling in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold, Teach learned the ways of piracy. Eventually, he became a renowned pirate, commanding a fleet and plundering ships across the Caribbean and Eastern seaboard. Blackbeard's intimidating appearance, characterized by his thick black beard, has left a lasting impact on pirate folklore for over 300 years.
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Blackbeard's early life is mostly unknown, but he is believed to have started as Edward Teach in Bristol, England. He began his career as a sailor during Queen Anne's War. Eventually, he settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold, who taught him to become a pirate. Blackbeard quickly became a captain himself and started stealing ships in the Caribbean and along the Eastern seaboard. He was famous for his thick black beard and terrifying reputation. The legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate stories for more than 300 years.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 11/10/2015
Author: James Buckley Jr., Joseph J. M. Qui & Nancy Harrison
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448483085
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
